For babies up to 1 year old, the most important thing is to eat and sleep. So how many times a day should the baby eat milk, and what should be the amount of milk per meal? When does the baby feed? What should I do if I get tired of milk?
I think these are a lot of dad and mom puzzle questions, let's talk about how to arrange the baby's milk volume within 1 year old.
Baby milk allowance arrangement
Month 1
For newborn babies, the stomach capacity is very small, about the size of 1 pea. At 3 to 6 days of birth, it is about the size of a grape. Seven days after birth, it is about the size of an egg.
Since the newborn baby has a small stomach capacity, a little milk is enough. Therefore, at this stage, breastfeeding should be fed on demand, as long as the baby wants to drink is hungry, hungry to replenish in time.
In general, the baby within 1 month is about 500ml of milk, and the number of feedings is about 6 to 7 times a day. Each interval is 3.5 to 4 hours. Eat about 80 to 120ml of milk per meal. However, it also depends on the specific needs of the baby.
Month 2
At 2 months, the baby's stomach capacity begins to increase, and the demand for milk also increases. At this time, the amount of milk in a day is about 600 to 800 ml, and the number of feedings is about 6 to 7 times a day. Each interval is 3 to 4 hours. However, at this stage, breastfeeding should be fed according to the needs of the baby.
Month 3
Babies aged 3 months still need to be fed on demand, generally about 700 to 900 ml a day, and the number of feedings is 8 to 10 times. At this time, the baby may have the phenomenon of anorexia, and you can use less food and more meals to help the baby drink milk.
Months 4 to 6
Babies from the 4th to 6th month of age, each meal is about 200 ml, can be fed 5 times a day, every 4 hours. Do not feed more than 1000ml per day. Four-month-old babies can already start eating complementary foods, and moms can add an appropriate amount of complementary foods between feedings.
Months 6 to 9
Babies from 6th to 9 months old, each feeding amount is about 200 to 250 ml, feeding every 4 hours. At this time, you can gradually add complementary foods, starting from replacing half a meal of milk to replacing one meal of milk.
Months 9 to 12
Babies from 9th to 12th months are fed about 250 ml per meal, feeding every 4 hours. It can be reduced from 3 to 2. Other meals can be eaten as a complementary food.
What to do if your baby is bored with milk
Infant anorexia refers to the sudden reduction or time of time and time of the baby's milk intake, which is a manifestation of the normal development of the baby. The phenomenon of anorexia in babies generally occurs after 6 months, and even some babies begin to have anorexia at about 4 months.
Specific manifestations of anorexia:
1. Eat and stop, it is easy to stop eating because of external interference.
2. Cry when you see the nipple, if you force the milk, the baby will spit up.
3. Eat less milk during the day and wake up frequently at night to eat milk.
4. Wake up and refuse to eat.
For the baby's anorexia, the mother can take the following methods to deal with:
1. Keep a peaceful mind
In fact, the duration of the baby's anorexia will not be too long, usually a few days to 2 weeks. So mom must keep a peaceful mind. Because your emotions can spread to your baby, if you act impatient, your baby will become impatient.
2. Create a quiet environment for breastfeeding
You can choose a quiet room for breastfeeding and close the curtains to dim the light in the room. Avoid moving around with your family to prevent distracting your baby.
3. Add milk to complementary foods
If the baby prefers to eat complementary foods, there is little interest in milk. Milk can be added to complementary foods. For example, make milk steamed buns, fresh milk egg soup and so on.
4. Strengthen daytime exercise
During the day, you can increase your baby's exercise. You can do turnaround exercises and play small games with your baby. Increasing your child's exercise can enhance your baby's gastrointestinal motility and increase appetite.
5. Eat "confused milk"
Choose to feed when your baby is less awake, such as just after waking up or before going to sleep. But be careful of moderation. Because some babies may eat "confused" milk, it is not good to eat milk during the day.
6. Infrequently change the milk powder brand
For some babies' anorexia performance, it can be improved by changing the milk powder brand. However, if you change it once or twice and do not improve, it is recommended to give up and continue to try. Because of the frequent change of milk powder brand, it will be difficult for babies to adapt.
7. Change the way you feed
You can feed your baby by eating less and eating more meals, or wait until your child is tired of playing and hungry.
Anorexia can generally recover on its own, and moms don't need to worry too much. Most can return to normal within a few days to half a month, and generally do not cause complications and sequelae.
Moms should treat their baby's anorexia correctly and take appropriate measures to help their baby through this period.