The problem of how often newborns drink milk
For newborn babies, breast milk or milk powder is their only source of nutrition. Therefore, when new parents face the problem of feeding their baby, they often feel at a loss as to how to feed their baby. In this article, we will explain in detail the issue of how frequently newborns drink milk from four aspects.
Judgment of single milk volume
The newborn\’s appetite has just started and the stomach volume is relatively small, so the amount of milk he drinks each time will not be too much. Generally speaking, the amount of milk a newborn drinks at a time is about 30-60 ml. When babies finish drinking milk, they often don\’t realize that they are full. Parents are responsible for judging their hunger and fullness to avoid overfeeding.
The time interval between newborn feeding
New parents often feel that their baby will need to drink milk again soon, but careless feeding can cause problems such as flatulence and diarrhea for the baby. According to expert advice, the interval between each feeding for newborns should be about 2-3 hours, so as to ensure that the baby is fully digested and absorbed. If the baby drinks very little at one time, the time interval can be shortened, and vice versa.
Night feeding and inhalation sleep time
Parents often have doubts about night feeding of newborns. After all, feeding requires breaking the baby\’s sleep time. However, experts point out that newborns need to drink milk 6-8 times a day. If they are not fed at night, the baby will be undernourished. Therefore, night feeding is essential. In order to avoid disturbing the baby\’s sleep, you can extend the interval between nighttime feedings and adopt methods such as speaking softly, not turning on the lights, and not playing.
Baby controls how much he eats
Newborns are just born and their need for food gradually increases over time. Babies need to eat more frequently in the early stages, and the amount of food each time will gradually increase. However, as babies grow up, their stomach capacity will gradually expand and they will self-regulate their body\’s hunger and fullness. Therefore, slightly older babies can drink more milk each time, and the time interval can also be lengthened.
Conclusion
It is important for new parents to maintain their newborn\’s eating habits at the correct time. Appropriate control of single milk volume, time interval and night feeding can allow the baby to get sufficient nutrition and rest, and help the baby grow healthily. At the same time, parents should also give their babies time to control their own food intake and help them develop good eating habits.
