A baby who has regular stools and produces six or more wet diapers a day is most likely getting plenty of food. Although this varies, breast-fed babies generally nurse every 2 to 4 hours for the first month or so.
Experts promote “on demand’’ feeding; in other words, babies should be fed whenever they are hungry for the first 4 or 5 months. Some babies may be whenever they are hungry for the first 4 to 5 months. Some babies may be sleepy or disinterested in food; a baby who is not feeding at least six to eight times a day may need to be stimulated to consume more.
Growth is an important indicator of whether or not a baby is getting enough to eat. Remember, however, that babies tend to grow in spurts. During a growth spurt, an infant will want to nurse more often and longer than usual, which may empty the reserve of breast milk.
Finally, hungry babies send out plenty of signals that they are hungry. Common cues are fussing, crying, and irritability as well as variety of lip and tongue movements-such as lip smacking and fists in mouths.
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