Standard for premature infants to eat milk

As we all know, premature babies are weaker than full-term babies. So mothers need to be very careful when taking care of their children. So, how much milk do premature babies need every day? In fact, for premature babies, the amount of milk they need to be fed every day varies from person to person. Different premature babies have different needs. But mothers can refer to the following principles:

1. Number of breastfeeding sessions. In the first 1-2 months after birth, the baby needs to be fed 8-10 times a day, and at least 8 times a day at 3 months of age.

2. Excretion. Changing more than 6 wet diapers a day. If the baby relies solely on breastfeeding, and urinates more than 6 times a day, it is a sign that the milk supply is sufficient and the baby is full. If the baby urinates less than 5 times a day, it means that the milk supply is insufficient and the baby is not full. Breastfed babies have soft, buttery stools and may have 2-4 bowel movements a day, which indicates that the milk supply is sufficient and the baby is full. If a breastfed baby has small amounts of green and foamy stools, this means the mother's milk supply is insufficient and the baby is not full.

3. Sleep. If the child can sleep quietly for about 4 hours without crying and having a deep sleep, it means that the child is full.

4. Weight. The changes in the baby's weight can determine whether the baby is full. The average weight gain per week is 0-170 grams, and about 200 grams at 3 months. For babies under 6 months old, the average weight gain is 600 grams per month or at least 125 grams per week. Babies older than 6 months gain an average of 500 grams of weight per month. If the baby's weight gain reaches the above standards, it means that the breast milk is sufficient and the baby is full; if it does not meet the above standards and the difference is large, and after excluding diseases, it mostly means that the milk supply is insufficient and the baby is not full.

5. Expression. When babies are full, they will be in a good mood, behave happily, joke freely, have bright eyes and be responsive.

Every baby has a different appetite, and the specific amount of milk they eat varies from person to person. There is no fixed standard. As long as the baby's mental state is good and his growth and development are normal, it means that the baby is well fed. How much milk a newborn baby eats, new parents can refer to the following:

For newborn babies, the appropriate amount of milk should be adjusted according to their weight, 30-60 ml each time, 6-8 times a day. Later, the amount of milk can be gradually increased according to its digestive ability, until the baby is one month old, the amount of milk consumed each time is 90-120 ml, and the frequency of feeding is reduced. If the baby cries for milk, the mother should still feed the baby.

In addition, new parents who adopt artificial feeding methods must also learn how to make milk. There are two specific methods:

1. Calculate by weight: Since 8 pounds of fresh milk can make 1 pound of milk powder, when mixing, add 7 times the weight of water to 1 part of milk to restore it to milk. However, it needs to be weighed, so this method is not very practical.

2. Prepare by volume: Since the apparent density of milk powder is 0.5-0.6 g/ml, the ratio of milk powder to water should be 1:4 when preparing it, that is, one level spoon of milk powder plus 4 level spoons of water. In fact, pay attention to the packaging of milk powder, on which you can find instructions on the dosage, mixing methods, daily feeding times and other related matters for different months of milk powder.