Newborn Feeding Guide: How Often, How Much, and What to Expect
A practical guide to feeding your newborn in the first three months: hunger cues, feeding frequency, amounts, and how to know your baby is getting enough.
Step-by-Step Guide
Feed on demand, roughly every 2-3 hours (8-12 times per 24 hours); watch for hunger cues: rooting, hand-to-mouth, fussing before crying
For breastfeeding: offer each breast for 10-20 minutes; use our Newborn Tracker to record which side you started on each session
For bottle feeding: week 1 offer 60-90ml per feed; by week 4 this typically increases to 90-120ml; follow your baby's lead, never force-feed
Signs your baby is getting enough: 6+ wet nappies per day after day 5, steady weight gain (back to birth weight by day 10-14), and contentment between most feeds
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