Breastfeeding time and amount of milk for babies

The timing and amount of breastfeeding for babies cannot be generalized and need to be decided according to the baby’s needs. The baby’s feeding time is decided according to the baby’s needs, in general, within 24 hours after birth, every 1~3 hours to feed once, within 2~7 days after birth, the number of feedings should be more frequent, the interval should not be more than 3 hours. The first 1~2 months do not need to feed regularly, can be fed at any time according to the baby’s needs. Thereafter, according to the child’s sleep pattern can be fed every 2~3 hours, gradually extended to 3~4 hours once, night gradually can stop once, a total of 6~7 times a day and night. 4~5 months after feeding can be reduced to 5 times. The amount of milk can be assessed according to the nursing time, each nursing about 10 minutes, in order to eat enough. It is important to note that babies should develop a good habit of regular breastfeeding after 3 months, which is good for the baby’s health as well as for the rest of both mother and child. If you have any other questions, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor for guidance.