Feeding on demand, feeding on time, feeding when you cry? Don’t mess around with breastfe

Many novice mothers say they don’t know when to feed their baby, or whether the baby is full or hungry. They talk about feeding on demand and on time.It feels better than the college entrance examination. It’s still difficult, and usually whenever the baby cries, the family will say the baby is hungry and call for feeding. It's better for babies fed with formula milk. After all, formula milk is more resistant to hunger and breast milk is easier to digest. When should babies be fed? Is there a specific time limit?

As ​​someone who has breastfed, Lazy Mom can definitely say that there is no set time for breastfeeding, as babies are human beings. ,Who can withstand it when you are hungry and cry?

How to arrange breastfeeding time?

Some people say to feed on demand, while others say to feed on time strong>, actually both are correct.

But many mothers cry-feed because babies really can’t stand it when they cry,Even if the baby is not hungry, breastfeeding is indeed the best way to comfort the baby. In many cases, it is enough to stop the baby from crying, and it does not matter whether the baby is hungry or not.

⏩Feed on demand.

Feeding on demand literally means feeding according to the needs of the baby. Feeding on demand is suitable for 1- 2 month old baby.

The baby's stomach capacity is not large in the first month of life, especially when he is just born.The first month after birth Only about 5~7ml of milk a day is enough; 3-6 days after birth, the baby needsIt is enough to take about 20~27ml each time; after one week of birth, the baby takes about 45~60ml each time; by the time the baby is one month old, it will only be about 60~90ml each time.

Although the amount is not much, it is enough for the baby to eat. The only requirement is thatthe baby is hungry You have to feed itbecause breast milk is easy to digest, and the baby's stomach capacity is emptied about once every 2 hours, so it usually takes about 2 hours to feed the baby, or even only 11 hours, 1.5 hours, feed when hungry, about 10 to 12 times a day.

When the baby is two months old, he can eat about 90~150ml each time, and sleeps a little longer As it gets longer, the feeding time can also be lengthened, feeding once every 2-3 hours, and the number of feedings per day is about 8 to 10 times. But at this time, it is still necessary to feed according to the zone, so that the baby can have enough milk for body growth at any time.

⏩Feed on demand + feed on time.

This feeding method is suitable for babies 3~4 months, because at this age The baby is much easier to take care of than when he was one to two months old. He can sleep for two to three hours, and the number of feedings is relatively reduced, about 7 to 9 times a day.

But precisely because at this age, the baby is not yet fully adapted to feeding on time, so this time can be used as a transition period to allow the baby to transition from feeding on time. Feeding needs should gradually change to regular feeding, usually feeding once every 3.5 to 4 hours.

Some people say that babies should be fed on time after 4 months. In fact, there are not so many rules for feeding babies. A former colleague of Lazy Mom , from baby 3 monthsIn the beginning, I fed my baby every 4 hours without hesitation. Even though the baby cried hoarsely every day, he looked like a vicious stepmother. This left a deep impression on me who was unmarried at the time. I thought it was really a lazy mother. no need.

⏩Feed on time

">On-time feeding is suitable for babies after 4-5 months. As for 4 months or 5 months, it depends on the baby's situation. If the baby can adapt earlier, it doesn't matter. If the baby can't adapt, it doesn't matter. , it won’t matter if it’s a little later.

At this time, you can "require" the baby to feed once every 4 hours, 5-6 times a day.

If it is a baby fed with formula, since formula is more resistant to hunger than breast milk, it can usually last about 4~5 hours Feed once.

But whether it is a formula baby or a breastfed baby, every baby's situation is different, including milk volume, digestion ability< /strong>Wait for different things, and you cannot feed them in the same way. Just like the baby who is in the period of long term, the milk volume increases greatly and needs to feed continuously. If it is still 4~ Feeding every 5 hours may make the baby faint from crying.

Do not be confused when feeding your baby. When these three signals appear, it is time to feed your baby

Whether it is on-demand feeding or feeding on time, neither is completely suitable for the baby. If you feed the baby more often, the baby will easily become overweight, which is not good for the body and stomach. If the feeding frequency is less, the baby will be prone to malnutrition and crying. When crying, it will also cause bloating due to inhaling too much air.

Baby is a human being, and feeding time cannot be as punctual as an alarm clock, so even if you have reached the age of 1 month to feed on time, if necessary You should also move flexibly at all times and feed your baby milk in a timely manner.

When the baby shows these 3 signals, it means the baby is really hungry:

① Test the baby’s performance

Mother can put her finger to the baby's mouth. If the baby is hungry, the little mouth will surround the mother's finger to look for food.

②Watch the baby's other movements

When the baby is hungry, as long as we hold the baby on our body, especially when the baby smells the unique milk fragrance of the mother, he willlook for the mother on the mother's body with a humming sound. Milk drinking.

③Listen to the baby's cry

Babies often cry, but they may not cry immediately when they are hungry, nor do they cry because they are hungry. When we hear the baby crying, we can first check to see if the baby has defecated or for other reasons.

If the baby is hungry, the initial crying will be more regular and not impatient, but If there is no milk after a while, the baby’s cries will becomeShrill, irritable, and the voice will get louder.

When these symptoms appear, it means that the baby is really hungry, and we should feed the baby in time and try not to make the baby cry. Breastfeed when you feel better.

So, do you understand it all?

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