{"id":13775,"date":"2025-03-26T13:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T06:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13775"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T06:47:43","slug":"feeding-your-newborn-tips-for-new-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13775","title":{"rendered":"Feeding your newborn: Tips for new parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"main\">\n<!--googleon: all--><\/p>\n<div class=\"by\">\n<h2>Feeding your newborn: Tips for new parents<\/h2>\n<p><em><\/p>\n<p>A newborn&#8217;s feeding pattern can be unpredictable. Here&#8217;s what, when and how to feed your baby.<\/p>\n<p><\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/about-this-site\/meet-our-medical-editors\">By Mayo Clinic Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Feeding a newborn is a 24-hour-a-day commitment. It&#8217;s also a way to begin forming a bond with the newest member of your family. Here are tips for feeding a newborn.<\/p>\n<h3>Aim to stick with breast milk or formula<\/h3>\n<p>Breast milk is the ideal food for babies. There are rare times when this isn&#8217;t the case. If breastfeeding isn&#8217;t possible, use infant formula. Healthy newborns don&#8217;t need cereal, water, juice or other fluids.<\/p>\n<h3>Try to feed your newborn on cue<\/h3>\n<p>Most newborns need 8 to 12 feedings a day. That&#8217;s about one feeding every 2 to 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Look for early signs your child is ready to feed. Early signs are moving the hands to the mouth, sucking on fists and fingers, and lip smacking. Crying is a later cue. The sooner you begin each feeding, the less likely you&#8217;ll need to soothe a fussy baby.<\/p>\n<p>When babies stop suckling, close their mouths, or turn away from the nipple or bottle, they might be full or simply taking a break. Try burping your baby or waiting a minute before offering your breast or the bottle again.<\/p>\n<p>As babies get older, they tend to take in more milk in less time.<\/p>\n<h3>Think about vitamin D supplements<\/h3>\n<p>Ask your baby&#8217;s healthcare professional about vitamin D supplements for the baby, especially if you&#8217;re breastfeeding. Breast milk might not give the baby enough vitamin D. Vitamin D helps your baby absorb nutrients needed to build strong bones.<\/p>\n<h3>Expect your newborn&#8217;s eating patterns to vary<\/h3>\n<p>Your newborn may eat varied amounts. During growth spurts, your newborn might take in more at each feeding or want to be fed more often. Growth spurts often occur 2 to 3 weeks after birth. Take action if you see early signs of hunger rather than watching the time between feedings.<\/p>\n<h3>Trust your instincts \u2014 and your newborn&#8217;s<\/h3>\n<p>You might worry that your newborn isn&#8217;t eating enough. But babies often seem to know just how much they need. Don&#8217;t focus on how much, how often or what time your newborn eats. Instead, look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steady weight gain.<\/li>\n<li>Contentment between feedings.<\/li>\n<li>By the fifth day after birth, at least six wet diapers and three or more bowel movements a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact your baby&#8217;s healthcare professional if your newborn isn&#8217;t gaining weight, wets fewer than six diapers a day, or shows little interest in feedings.<\/p>\n<h3>Think of each feeding as a time to bond with your newborn<\/h3>\n<p>Hold your newborn close during each feeding. Make eye contact. Talk with a gentle voice. Use each feeding as a chance to build your newborn&#8217;s sense of safety, trust and comfort.<\/p>\n<h3>Aim to make feedings routine<\/h3>\n<p>If other family members or caregivers will be feeding your baby part of the time, tell them to use the same feeding routines you use.<\/p>\n<h3>Know when to ask for help<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble breastfeeding, ask a lactation consultant or your baby&#8217;s healthcare professional for help. Ask for help especially if every feeding is painful or your baby isn&#8217;t gaining weight. If you haven&#8217;t worked with a lactation consultant, ask your healthcare professional for a referral. 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