Question
Is it normal for babies to have a small appetite and drink less milk?
Answer
Under normal circumstances of milk production, a baby should be breastfed for 15 to 20 minutes on each side during each feeding. The frequency of breastfeeding is typically 10 to 12 times a day for babies aged 1 to 2 weeks. For babies aged 3 to 4 weeks, it is about 8 times a day, approximately every 3 hours. Therefore, if a baby has a small appetite and drinks less milk, it may be normal as long as the baby’s suckling time is sufficient and the mother’s milk production is adequate. There is no need to worry excessively.