How should the amount of milk powder fed to newborns be controlled?
Improper control of the amount of milk powder fed to newborns can easily cause physical discomfort to the baby. Therefore, as a new parent, it is very important to correctly control the amount of milk powder to feed your newborn. Let’s learn more about it below.
1. Determine the number of feedings per day and the amount of milk for each feeding according to the age of the baby
After a routine check-up after your baby is born, the doctor will tell you how many times and how much milk you should feed each day based on your baby\’s age. When controlling the amount of milk fed, feeding should be carried out according to the doctor\’s recommendations. Correctly controlling the amount of breastfeeding for newborns is not only beneficial to the healthy growth of the baby, but also allows the baby to have sufficient sucking time, allowing the baby to enjoy the joy of sucking.
For babies aged 0 to 6 months, feedings can be limited to 6-8 times a day, usually 1.5-2.5 ounces each time. When the baby is 6 months to 1 year old, the number of feedings per day can be reduced to 4-5 times, and the amount of milk per feeding is usually 2-4 ounces. The baby can gradually increase the amount of milk fed according to his own needs.
2. Pay attention to your baby’s feeling of fullness
In fact, while controlling the frequency and amount of feeding every day, we also need to pay attention to the baby\’s feeling of fullness. If the baby does not eat enough, he will often cry, be irritable, have convulsions and other symptoms, and need to increase the amount of milk or increase the frequency of feeding. And if the baby is full, he will appear calmer and his condition will not worsen.
If new parents work during the day, it is recommended to pay attention to the baby\’s feeling of fullness at night. If the baby eats enough, he can sleep more peacefully at night and sleep longer.
3. Observe changes in baby’s weight
Milk powder is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of newborns, so the amount of feeding and weight gain of the baby are closely related. New parents can ensure that they are getting the correct amount of milk by observing the baby\’s weight changes.
The baby\’s weight can be measured once a week. If the baby\’s weight increases relatively steadily, it means that the new parents have mastered the correct amount and method of feeding. If the baby\’s weight gain is not ideal, new parents should consider increasing the number of feedings and the amount of milk for the baby.
4. Pay attention to the special conditions of premature infants
Premature infants are usually born with a lower weight, and their immunity and growth and development abilities are lower than those for their age. Therefore, milk volume control and brand selection for premature infants need to be more careful. Milk volume control and brand selection can be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to paying attention to the special conditions of premature babies, new parents should also pay attention to the bowel movements of their newborns. Normal babies will defecate every day, and the color and texture of the defecation will also be different. If the baby\’s defecation is abnormal or the baby has frequent defecation, parents should seek medical attention immediately.
In short, parents need to control the amount of milk powder fed to newborns to ensure the healthy growth of the baby. The key is to correctly choose the milk powder brand, determine the number of times and the amount of milk fed per day according to the age of the baby, and pay attention to the above conditions of the baby, so that the baby can grow up healthily.
