How To Know If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
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It is normal for your baby to lose a small amount of weight in the first few days of life. If your baby seems happy and is gaining weight after the first week, they are most likely getting enough milk.
If your baby finishes eating on one breast and seems full, try burping your baby and changing their diaper (if needed), then offer the other breast. If your baby doesn’t seem interested or doesn’t want to latch, they may not be hungry anymore. Some babies may eat from both sides at every feeding, while others may only eat from one side.
Number of Wet Diapers ………………………………………………………1
Number of poopy diapers …………….. 1st within 24 hours of birth
Color and Texture of Poop …………………… Thick, tarry, and black
Number of Wet Diapers ……………………………………………………. 2
Number of poopy diapers ………………………………………………… 3
Color and Texture of Poop ……………………. Thick, tarry, and black
Number of Wet Diapers …………..………………..……………………… 5
Number of poopy diapers ……………………………….……………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ………………. Looser, greenish to yellow
Number of Wet Diapers ……………..……………….……………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ………………… Soft, watery, and yellow
Day 5
Number of Wet Diapers …………………………………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ……………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ……………………… Loose and seedy, yellow
Day 6
Number of Wet Diapers …………………………………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ……………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ……………………….. Loose and seedy, yellow
Number of Wet Diapers …………………………………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ……………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ……………… More, loose and seedy, yellow
Day 5
Number of Wet Diapers ……………..……………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ………………… Loose and seedy, yellow
Day 6
Number of Wet Diapers …………………………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ……………….. Loose and seedy, yellow
Number of Wet Diapers ……………………………………………………… 6
Number of poopy diapers ………………………………………………….. 3
Color and Texture of Poop ………… More, loose and seedy, yellow
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