How often should I feed my baby? Your baby has a tiny stomach. Therefore, the baby can consume only a particular amount of feed. Once this is digested, the baby will demand for a feed again. It is good to allow the baby to decide the frequency of feeds; this is called an “on demand” feeding schedule. Usually, the newborn baby will demand feeds every 1.5 hours to 3 hours; this is a normal interval. At night, there may be a slightly longer gap between the feeds. How will I know if my feeds are sufficient for my baby? Your baby will decide how much and how often she/he needs to be fed. There will be adequate weight gain when the milk feeds are sufficient. The baby passing a good amount of urine, with at least 6-7 diaper changes in the initial period after birth, and if the baby sleeps well after the feeds for at least 1.5 hours, this will indicate that the baby is getting enough milk. 19
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