Here are the indications to determine if your baby is getting enough to eat:
Feeding:
– Your baby sleeps well after each breastfeeding or formula feed.
– Your baby passes urine 5-6 times in 24 hrs.
– Your baby gains approximately 800 g to 1500 g weight in a month.
– Your baby’s weight doubles in 4 months. (The feeding duration can be varied from 10-30 min.)
Daily Diapers:
– A newborn should have at least 5 to 6 wet diapers every day after the first 4 to 5 days.
– A baby should have 2 to 3 wet diapers per day in the first few days following delivery.
Stool-passing frequency could vary depending on whether your baby is breastfed or formula-fed.
Growth Charts:
Your pediatrician will examine your baby’s weight and plot it on a growth chart at frequent health check-ups. This health chart with its health-development percentile indicates if your baby is fed sufficiently.