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Eating is the baby's top priority, so how much to eat shows that the baby is full? Faced with this problem, newborn babies will not tell you in words
In the previous article "How to feed the baby step by step from the first day of birth", there was a change in the stomach volume of the newborn baby and the feeding principle of the newborn baby.
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For babies who drink formula, the scale on the bottle can help the mother understand the amount of milk the baby is drinking to a certain extent.
But breastfeeding new mothers often wonder: "Moms don't have their own scales on their breasts, how do you know your baby is full?" ”
If you have the same doubts, don't worry, you can evaluate it from the following 3 indicators.
01. Observe your baby's reaction after feeding
After feeding, the baby's expression shows obvious satisfaction, the mental state is good when not feeding, if the mother puts the nipple in the mouth, the baby will turn his head to the side, indicating that the amount of milk is enough.
If the baby is still crying after feeding, and after eating for a while, he will eat and still hold the nipple, indicating that the baby is not full.
02. Observe whether your baby can sleep peacefully after feeding
Generally speaking, babies under 2 months old will automatically release the nipple after feeding, and can sleep quietly and contentedly for 2 to 3 hours between feedings.
If your baby finishes eating a meal and wakes up crying in less than 2 hours, and his small mouth is still everywhere, it is likely that the baby did not eat enough in the last meal.
Usually, babies who develop regular feeding can generally last 3-4 hours if the amount of milk is enough.
03. Observe your baby's weight change
This is a hard indicator of what a baby of any month of age is eating.
Generally speaking, when the baby is about 2 weeks old, the weight will stop physiologically decreasing and begin to rise.
Physiological weight loss: refers to the baby eating less in the first few days and losing more water in the body, so in the next few days after birth, the baby's weight will temporarily drop.
This physiological weight loss will not exceed 10% of the birth weight, and new parents do not have to worry too much, and generally can recover after 7 to 10 days after birth.
The first month: weight gain of about 720 to 750 grams;
Second month: weight gain of about 600 g;
In general, babies under 6 months of age gain an average of about 600 grams of weight per month.
If you gain less than 500 grams of weight per month, your baby is hungry or has other medical factors, it is recommended to consult a doctor if necessary.
However, each child has its own growth and development rules, in addition to feeding, genetics, sex, birth weight and other factors will also have an impact on the baby's weight, so mothers should learn to look at it scientifically, do not blindly pursue [fat baby].
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