How often do babies eat formula?

Newborns will only be fed with breast milk after weaning. However, some parents often do not feed their babies enough because they have less milk. At this time, they will combine dual feeding with formula and breast milk. However, in the process of breastfeeding and formula feeding, we will find that the time and regularity of formula feeding are different according to the age of the baby. Generally, newborns have just been born and their body's excretion function is relatively fast, and they are prone to hunger. Therefore, formula feeding is about 7 to 8 times a day. According to the time of body needs and the process of growth and development, choose different daily amounts. At that time, you must pay attention to the water temperature cannot be too high. The water temperature must be kept mild and it should not be too hot when put in the mouth. The milk powder cannot be too concentrated or too little.

Milk powder feeding amount

When a newborn is weaned, he or she is generally fed with milk powder, but the specific amount is determined by the baby's age in months. The amount cannot be too much or too little. The amount of milk powder fed to the baby is directly proportional to the baby's age in months.

1. The first few days of a newborn

The amount of milk powder fed is determined based on the baby's weight per kilogram, 100-200 ml per day. The digestive system of newborns is not yet mature, and pure milk is difficult to digest, so it must be diluted with water in proportion. Water addition ratio: 4 to 1, 3 to 2, 3 to 1, 2 to 1, 1 to 1, gradually reduce the amount of water. In order to supplement sugar, you need to add 5%-8% monosaccharide, feed it every 3-3.5 hours, 7-8 times a day.

For example, if the baby weighs 4 kg, the calculation method is as follows: 4*100=400 ml of milk, the amount of milk used for each meal: 400 ml of milk + 100 ml of water equals 500 ml, and then divided by 7-8 times a day, the amount for each meal is calculated to be 55-71 ml. Finally, add 5% sugar and increase the amount in this proportion for 5-6 months.

2. From half a month to one month after birth

It depends on the baby's digestive condition. If the digestion is good, pure milk can be fed, 100-150 ml per day, 60-100 ml each time.

3.Baby one month to 2 months old

Increase the amount of milk according to the weight, feed 6-7 times a day, each time every 3.5-4 hours, each time the amount is 80-120 ml.

4. 2 to 3 months after birth

Feed every 4 hours, 5-6 times a day, each time with 150-200 ml.

5. 3 to 6 months after birth

Once every 4 hours, 5 times a day, the amount each time: 150-200 ml for 3-5 months, then 200-250 ml. The total amount per day should not exceed 1000 ml, and the amount each time should not exceed 250 ml. Complementary food can be introduced at 4 months old.

6. 6 to 9 months after birth

Once every 4 hours, gradually reduce from 4 times a day to 3 times, 200-250 ml each time, gradually replace half a meal to one meal with complementary food, and the sugar content in milk begins to decrease.

7. 9 to 12 months after birth

Once every 4 hours, gradually reduce from 3 times a day to 2 times, 250 ml each time, in conjunction with feeding complementary foods. It is important to feed water between every 2 meals.

How often should you feed formula milk?

In the first few weeks after a newborn is born, you don't have to follow the dosage strictly. Just feed the baby every 2-3 hours, or when the baby is hungry. When the baby's weight reaches about 4.5 kg, feed 30-90 ml each time. When your baby doesn't want to eat, don't force-feed him. You can consult a doctor. Generally, the doctor will give instructions based on his weight and growth.

How to prepare powdered milk

1. Wash your hands first, make sure they are clean to avoid contamination with germs.

2. Cool the boiling water or mix it with cold boiled water, keep the water temperature at 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, and pour it into the bottle.

3. Use a measuring spoon to scoop the milk powder, follow the instructions on the package, and then mix the milk powder and water in proportion according to the baby's age, weight, and digestion condition.

4. After adding the milk powder, shake the bottle gently to make it even. Remember, don't use too much force or shake up and down to create bubbles, just shake it gently from side to side.

5. Cover the nipple and lock the bottle mouth. Drop a drop on the inside of your wrist to measure the temperature. Generally, warm is fine. If the temperature is right, you can feed your baby.