32 What is the normal color of a newborn’s urine? The normal newborn urine is pale yellow. Urination usually occurs after a feed but may also occur after some time. The infant may strain before passing urine; this is a normal reflex due to the small size of the infant's urinary bladder. In case this persists, it is advised to contact your doctor. How to assess if the urine output is adequate Generally, the amount of urine produced in a newborn depends on the quantity of feeds taken. It is a good indicator that points to the sufficiency of feeding. The number of diapers that must be changed each day is an estimate of the baby’s urine output. What is a“not normal” urine output? As you become aware of the normal amount of urine the baby passes, you will be able to recognize when the amount of urine is insufficient. During the initial six days, babies should wet as many diapers as the number of days since birth. For instance, a one-day-old baby should have at least one wet diaper in 24 hours; a two-day-old baby should have a minimum of two wet diapers in a day, and so on.
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