Newborn baby feeding amount

When a baby is just born, do not feed him too much milk. The amount should be around 30 to 60 ml. Of course, the feeding frequency should be more, 6 to 8 times a day, because the child's stomach volume is relatively small at this time. If you feed him too much, it can easily cause choking and lead to indigestion. In addition, it also depends on the child's weight. If the child is heavier, the amount of milk should be relatively more.

Newborn feeding time and amount

Newborns have poor digestive abilities and usually rely on milk (breast milk or formula) to maintain the nutrients necessary for body growth. Therefore, how newborns feed becomes a matter of special concern to mothers. How much milk should a newborn baby drink? In fact, there are certain standards for parents to refer to.

1. The baby's stomach capacity affects the amount of milk it eats

The stomach capacity of a newborn is related to the amount of milk fed, and the stomach capacity is also related to the baby's weight. What is stomach capacity? In simple terms, it refers to the size of the stomach and how much food it can hold. Generally speaking, the ideal amount of milk for a newborn is 30-60 ml, and the baby needs to be breastfed 6-8 times a day. Of course, as the digestive ability improves, the amount of milk needs to be gradually increased. After 3 months, the stomach capacity of the newborn increases significantly to about 100 ml. It is recommended to feed 90-120 ml of milk each time, but the number of feedings should be reduced accordingly. In addition to milk, babies also need to drink water. They can be fed once between two breastfeedings. The amount of water fed each day should not be too much, otherwise it will affect normal breastfeeding.

2. Calculate the amount of milk to be consumed based on the baby’s weight

Ultimately, how to control the amount of milk? According to surveys, the amount of milk can be calculated based on the weight of the newborn. For example, because milk is not easy to digest, newborns need to add water when drinking it. If the newborn baby drinks 100 to 200 ml of milk per day, you can add water in the ratio of 4:1, 3:1, 3:2, 2:1, or 1:1. To put it simply, if 300 ml of two parts of milk are mixed with one part of 150 ml of water, it can be fed in 7-8 times. Babies with normal digestive function can drink pure milk only after 15 days of birth. The amount of milk should be based on the baby's weight. 100-150 ml of pure milk is needed for every kilogram of body weight, and 60-100 ml is needed at each meal.

First breastfeeding time

Generally speaking, the first hour after a baby is born is a sensitive period. After the baby is born, it is recommended to arrange for the baby to try breastfeeding about half an hour later. Because usually at this time, the baby's sucking reflex is the strongest. If the newborn baby misses the best time for sucking experience at this time, it is likely to affect the sucking ability in the future.