Beian Health: On newborn feeding
Many new mothers just gave birth to babies and don't know how to feed, this is a very normal thing after all, they are the first time to be a mommy! Therefore, when feeding the baby, it will appear helpless, and the elders in the general family will understand. It is also because these elders are all former mothers, so they will also teach some common sense to some of the juniors around them to feed newborn babies.
Not denying that the experience of these elders is also very good.
However, Beian is healthy, and has listed a detailed article for everyone to learn and reference for all newborn moms or parents with newborns.
newborn feeding:
1. The amount of milk and the number of meals for the baby
newborn
A few days before birth, the baby's stomach is very small, gradually increasing from the initial 15ml to 60ml at a time, taking it 7-8 times a day. 15 days to full moon, eat about 60-100 ml per meal.
January-February
Feed 6 to 7 times a day, about 80 to 120 ml per meal, up to 150 ml.
February-March
Feed 5 to 6 times a day, every 4 hours and 11 times, each time to eat 120 to 180 ml.
March-June
Feed 5 times a day, every four small eleven times, the amount of milk per meal is: three to five months to eat 180 ~ 200 ml, five to six months to eat 200 ~ 240 ml, should grasp the total amount of milk, not more than 1000 ml per day, each meal does not exceed 250 ml.
June-December
Feed every four hours, eat 240 ml each time, four meals a day, gradually add complementary foods, from once a day to 2-3 times, after 11 months can gradually replace a meal of milk powder with complementary foods.
Then give the mothers a simple calculation formula, which can be measured according to the baby's weight: the daily milk amount ≈128 ml / kg× weight (kg)
Second, The University of Brewing Milk asked, must learn!
(1) Tips for brewing milk powder:
1. Wash your hands with soap and water before brewing.
2. Feeding utensils such as bottles, pacifiers, and bottle caps should be boiled and disinfected.
3. Brewing boiling water must be completely boiled, do not use electric hot water bottle hot water, because it does not reach the boiling point or boiling time is not enough. Boiling water must be adjusted to the appropriate temperature (about 45 ° C) and drip water to the inside of the wrist, feeling similar to the body temperature.
4. Read the preparation instructions on the can carefully. The amount of milk powder and the amount of water must be brewed according to the instructions on the can, and the concentration of milk is too thick or too thin, which will affect the health of the baby.
(2) Punching step
STEP1: Prepare clean, warm boiled water (around 45°C) and pour into the bottle as desired.
STEP2: Use the measuring spoon in the milk powder can to remove the desired milk powder into the bottle, each spoon should be scraped flat, and the milk powder in the spoon should not be stacked high or compacted.
STEP3: Close the bottle tightly and shake it horizontally and vertically until the milk powder is completely dissolved.
STEP4: Use your wrist to test the water temperature at about 37 ° C, you can feed your baby.
Third, learn to "five looks", whether the baby is full of food is easy to judge
How can I tell if my baby is full? Generally speaking, learning the following "five looks" will be much easier:
(1). Look at the number of breastfeeding: after the first 1 to 2 months of birth, you need to eat 8 to 10 times a day, and at least 8 times a day at 3 months of age.
(2). Look at excretion: change more than 6 wet diapers every day, during which there are 2 to 3 soft stools.
(3). Look at sleep: be able to sleep quietly for about 4 hours.
(4). Look at weight: the average weight gain is 0 to 170 grams per week, and it is about 200 grams at 3 months.
(5) Look at the look: small eyes are shiny and responsive.
Summary: Newborn moms should not give themselves too much psychological pressure during feeding, and maintain a good attitude should not give themselves too much psychological burden. If you feel that you are sometimes not feeding correctly, slowly find mistakes and make corrective analysis. You can also study some of the experiences of your friends before the baby grows up to learn and reference.