Newborn feeding rules Newborn parents are faced with an important task. Correct feeding routine and milk volume are an integral part of the healthy growth of newborns. Understanding the standards for newborn feeding patterns, milk volume, and feeding frequency can help parents take better care of their children. Regular feeding time: Newborns need to eat while awake and need to be fed 8-12 times a day. Each feeding should last 20-45 minutes. Within 1 month of the baby\’s life, he should be fed every 3-4 hours, and he also needs to be fed at night to satisfy his needs.