A male newborn, 19 days old today, is being fed a mixture of breast milk and formula. In the past two days, he has been frequently feeding, from 2:30 PM to now [embarrassed] 2:30 PM - 90 ml breast milk, 3:00 PM - 150 ml breast milk, 4:30 PM - 40 ml formula, 5:00 PM - 60 ml formula, 5:50 PM - 30 ml formula. This is normal eating or is there something uncomfortable? He just vomited.
Understanding the reasons and solutions for babies not wanting to drink formula milk
Newborns need approximately 150 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight daily. For formula-fed infants, it’s crucial to ensure the cleanliness and sterilization of feeding utensils, and to flexibly manage the amount of water based on the baby’s condition.
How to deal with the issue of a 35-week premature baby feeling exhausted during breastfeeding
Feeding a cleft lip baby can be challenging due to difficulties in suckling. How can one ensure the baby receives adequate nutrition while also training the oral muscle functions?
Understand the feeding Precautions for premature babies after discharge, including temperature monitoring, stool observation, and dietary suggestions for breastfeeding.
The baby often wakes up shortly after feeding and has short night sleep, which may require the establishment of a fixed feeding habit. If the situation persists, it is recommended to take the child to a doctor for a check-up as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment.
Health tips for premature babies include scientific and reasonable feeding, maintaining an appropriate temperature, and wearing a small belly band.
Understanding the time it takes for premature babies to adjust to feeding and how to gradually adjust feeding methods to help their gastrointestinal function mature.
At around 20 days old, a baby generally requires about 30 milliliters of breast milk each time, but it’s important to avoid overfeeding to prevent indigestion. Consider administering Spleen-invigorating medicine (tonifying medicine) and probiotics, along with adequate hydration, to improve digestion.