Is she eating enough?

Question

How many wet diapers should a 10 week old have in a 24 hour period? She is breastfed exclusively.
Is it still 6-10 that is recommended for newborns?

Answer 1

Yup! Of course, every baby is different, but 6-10 is average.

Answer 2

coming from a mother of two now teens, it varies. activity and weather are factors. when she's moving around a lot or it's hot, she'll naturally use more liquid to cool her body and aspirate. my daughter would flood then not, very inconsistent. whereas, my son was wet constantly. they were both premies and breastfed. as a rule, you usually change at each feeding and at least once in between. does she sleep thru the night? my question is why are you concerned with output. is there some medical reason? does she eat well? how many times/day? does she seem content or constantly hungry? have you consulted a pediatrition? is she gaining weight in line with her age group? if so, don't worry.

Answer 3

I have an 11 week old . Depends also on the nappies you use if disposable it may only be 5 or so. If she is contented and happy then she is getting enough i breastfeed Imogen. When she has finished her feed if she looks a bit drunk and weary she is full to the brim!!!
I was also told if they get the hiccups its a good sign of a good feed. Relax i am sure you are doing a fantastic job. Try and see a clinic nurse in Australia they are usually at the chemist on certain days and they weigh and measure your bub and you ask them any questions you may have. Even if you are just wanting to talk its a good thing to go to. Check it out!

Answer 4

If she is staying at a healthy weight then she is eating enough. How many diapers shouldn't matter. If she is waking constantly to feed still or can't sleep a decent amount of time then you probably want to introduce something a little heavier in addition to the breastmilk. Sleep deprivation is horrible for you & baby. Don't worry so much. She would scream at you if you under fed her!!!!

Answer 5

Here are some other signs your baby is getting enough to eat:

Can you hear her swallow the milk? Then it's flowing!

Does she remain satisfied for at least 2 hours?

Do you have good "let down?" (Do you "leak" when you hear your baby cry?)

Are her fontanels (soft spots on the head) raised? If they are sunken, she may be a bit lacking in fluid. Really!

Read a book written by or contact a local chapter of the La Leche League. They are experienced in answering all kinds of lactation questions; even weening when you are ready.

Answer 6

15-10 diapers i think babies like a new diaper every hour on the hour.

Answer 7

It depends on how munch u feed her.....
but really she should be doing no less than 6 a day...but ask a Doctor or midwife at a hospital

Answer 8

Yes. If you are concerned, give a call to your pediatrician. You wouldn't be the first to call about something like that! It certainly won't be the last question you have and your ped. is the best person to ask.

Answer 9

yeah. She'll have less as time goes on- so you're going to rely more on smell. If it REEKS like urine when you change her then she's not getting enough. It'll always smell like pee, but when she's dehydrated it reeks really bad.

Breast fed babies as long as theyre content and eating when they are hungry will not go with too little.

You really dont need to worry.

Answer 10

It could be your breast milk. You need to consult your doctor about every little thing. Don't trust anyone who says otherwise. Everything could be wrong. Or it could be absolutely nothing. Call your doctor or pharmacist.