Hi i'm going to be a new mom in April and i'm just trying to learn as much as i can before she arrives.
what i want to know from all the experience mothers, is how often do you feed new borns, day and night.
thank you for answering my question.
2007-12-12 17:28:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Once a week
2007-12-12 17:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Oscar 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
For breastfeeding its usually done on demand but you can try and put them on a schedule if you want.
Usually about 2-3 hourly is a good base line for the first week or two and thats night/day as well. Each feed is for about 1/2 an hour at least in the beginning. As they get bigger its 3-4 hourly and so on. By 3 mths it should be 4-5 hourly in the day and 2 feeds a night.
Each baby is different though and some go longer and some go shorter. You will work it out fairly quickly don't worry!
If you choose to bottle feed it can be 3-4 hourly in the beginning as formula can fill them up a little better. But then you have the added annoyance of sterilising not to mention the cost of bottles and formula etc....
Breastmilk is 'on tap' so to speak and so good for you and bubs! With no cost and mess!
best of luck.
2007-12-12 17:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you going to be breastfeeding or formula feeding? I believe that babies can go longer between feedings if they're getting formula. I breastfed my daughter, and was told to nurse every 2-3 hours for the first two weeks and to adjust to her needs as she changed her sleeping patterns.
2007-12-12 17:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 2-3 hours when they are hungry. It starts to stretch out after a month or so.
Congrats!
2007-12-12 17:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by pureevilpopstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should nurse on demand. It's important that you educate yourself as much as possible about newborn care and breastfeeding BEFORE your baby arrives ----to make your life, and your baby's, easier.
I recommend buying "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears and reading it.
Also... buy an educational breastfeeding DVD so that you can SEE how to get baby latched on properly and notice the signs of hunger.
Here's one....
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Video-Guide-Breastfeeding/dp/B0007Z9QXA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1197527788&sr=8-14
It makes life so much easier.
Congrats on the forthcoming arrival. Best wishes!
2007-12-12 17:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by AngelBaby 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
whenever the baby cried, but it was around every 2 to 3 hours, some times more, sometimes less.
2007-12-12 17:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
every 2 hours remember that if you fomula feed then she might not be that hungry because fomula is harder todigest and breastmilk is easier it goes in and comes right out some have lots of diaper ready
2007-12-12 17:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats!
It all depends on your child.
If you are breast feeding the baby will typically need to eat every 2 to 4 hours, about 15 min on each side.
If you are bottle feeding, they eat about every 4 to 6 hours.
2007-12-12 17:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whenever they're hungry. Its usually every 2 hours (for breast feeding).
2007-12-12 17:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will let you know when they are hungry and it is important to feed them whenever they are hungry.
2007-12-12 17:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋