Standards for newborn milk intake
A newborn\’s diet is an important guarantee for the baby\’s growth, and the standard of milk consumption is crucial to the healthy growth of the baby. According to the recommendations of pediatric experts, the amount of milk a newborn should drink should be determined based on the baby\’s weight and age.
The relationship between body weight and milk consumption
Typically, the heavier your baby is, the greater the amount of milk he or she needs. For example, babies weighing less than 2.5 kg need to drink 30 ml of breast milk or artificial milk 5-7 times a day. A baby of 3-5 kg needs to drink 60-90 ml of breast milk or artificial milk 6-8 times a day. Babies weighing 5-7 kg need to drink 90-120 ml of milk 6-8 times a day. When the baby weighs more than 7 kg, he needs to drink 120-150 ml of breast milk or artificial milk 6-8 times a day.
The relationship between age and milk consumption
In addition to weight, the age of the newborn is also an important reference factor in determining the amount of milk consumed. Under normal circumstances, the baby\’s daily milk intake is stable at 350 to 450 ml in the first 1-2 weeks after birth. Starting from the third week, the baby\’s weekly food intake will gradually increase. By the sixth week, the total daily milk intake will reach 750~800 ml.
Reasonably adjust the amount of milk consumed by newborns
The dietary management of newborns should be scientifically adjusted based on the baby\’s weight status, feeding methods, appetite, defecation and other factors. If the baby is overweight but keeps asking for milk, then the baby still needs to be fed and the amount of milk cannot be forcibly restricted. At the same time, it is recommended that mothers refer to their baby\’s appetite to flexibly adjust feeding time and milk volume. When the baby feels full, the frequency and amount of milk can be appropriately reduced to avoid indigestion and other health risks.
Notes
Mothers need to pay attention to the following things when feeding their newborns. First of all, breast milk is the best food for newborns, and breast milk should be continued until the baby is 6 months old. Secondly, for artificially fed babies, they should choose milk powder recommended by pediatricians, reasonably control the amount of milk powder to avoid over-concentration. Finally, the baby should pay attention to the sitting posture when drinking milk. The person feeding the baby should hold the baby well and maintain the baby\’s normal position to avoid choking or other safety risks.
Summary
The standard of milk consumption for newborns should be determined according to the baby\’s weight and age, and mothers can flexibly adjust it according to the baby\’s appetite. In addition, when feeding, you need to pay attention to using foods recommended by pediatricians, controlling the amount of preparation, and maintaining the baby\’s normal position. Under this feeding method, newborns can receive adequate nutrition and grow healthily.
