Questions
Is the frequency of a newborn’s urination normal compared to the standard values? What should the milk intake of a newborn be? Are there specific requirements for the pacifier?
Answers
Newborns will start urinating within 24 hours of birth, with 93% doing so. The initial number of urinations may be less, but it will increase as the intake of fluids increases. Full-term newborns can start breastfeeding within 4 to 6 hours after birth, and it is recommended to lie on the right side after feeding to prevent over-feeding or choking. Premature infants can try sugar water within 4 to 12 hours after birth, and after no vomiting occurs, they can be fed with milk. Infants with weak suckling power can be fed using a bottle, with the nipple being soft and the hole appropriately sized. For infants who cannot suckle, a dropper or nasal feeding can be used. The formula for calculating the milk intake is: for the first 10 days, the total daily milk intake = (actual number of days after birth + 10) × body weight (grams) / 100. After 10 days, the daily feeding amount = 1/6 body weight (grams).