How often does baby need to feed?

In the early weeks, most babies need at least 8–10
feeds in 24 hours.
You know your baby is feeding well when:
• he is settled after most feeds
• he is alert, active and content when awake
• you have changed at least six soaked cloth
nappies or 3-4 heavy disposable ones in 24
hours
• your baby has at least one loose, yellow bowel
motion daily (after the dark green meconium
that is seen in the first few days).
Your baby will usually be back to birth weight by two
weeks of age. Normal weight gain is between 20
and 30 grams per day (140 – 210 grams per week).
You know your baby is feeding correctly when:
• short frequent sucks to stimulate milk flow are
followed by swallowing which you can hear or
see. Sucking becomes slower, deeper and more
rhythmic with rest periods between each
sucking burst. As the feed progresses the
sucking bursts become shorter and the rest
periods longer
You may develop problems breastfeeding if you:
• restrict suckling time at the breast
• give infant formula inappropriately
• use a dummy in the early weeks.

Source: The Royal Women’s Hospital Australia

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