Why does the baby twitch when feeding?

Generally speaking, infants' nutritional needs are mainly obtained from breast milk. At different stages of infant growth and development, the length of time infants need to breastfeed is also different. Therefore, when feeding infants, expectant mothers need to actively understand the length of time infants need to breastfeed. So, how long do infants breastfeed?

1. Breast milk is usually digested in the baby's stomach within 1-2 hours, so it is normal for the baby to feed every 2 hours.

2. For newborns who are breastfed on demand, it is generally easier to develop a regular eating pattern after 100 days, because it is difficult to accurately know the amount of milk the baby eats, which is mainly determined by the baby's sucking strength and mood as well as the gastrointestinal capacity. Sometimes when the baby is hungry, he will feed very seriously and suck a lot, so the interval between the next feeding will be longer; sometimes the baby is not too hungry, but is thirsty or wants to be comforted, so he feeds symbolically and the interval is shorter.

3. If mothers want to develop good eating habits for their babies, they should carefully observe the baby's needs to see if the baby is really hungry and wants to feed. Mothers may worry that their babies are not full because they don't know how much milk their babies drink. By observing the amount of their babies' urine and stool, as well as their weight gain, they can determine whether their babies are full.

4. Around 4 months is the right time for babies to develop regular habits. It is reasonable for mothers to worry about their babies developing bad habits, but the development of habits and regularity in babies requires patience, and is also related to individual differences in babies. The mother squeezes out the milk and feeds the baby with a bottle every three hours. She has a relatively precise grasp of the amount of milk. She can ensure that Duoduo eats about 800 ml of milk every day. By extending the night feeding time, the baby has developed a routine of drinking, playing and sleeping at regular times at three months. Mothers can also try to express the milk and then feed it artificially, which is also a transition for weaning in the future.

As mentioned above, the question of how long a baby should breastfeed needs to be determined based on the stage of the baby's growth and development. Generally speaking, helping the baby develop a regular eating pattern is what expectant mothers need to do when feeding the baby. At the same time, parents also need to actively understand the time intervals between feedings.