How much milk should a newborn drink in 24 hours

Are you wondering how much to feed your baby?

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The amount that a baby needs to eat is not an exact science. For instance a baby that was born early will need less food than a latecomer 12lb baby! In general, you know you're doing well if your baby stays on their weight growth curve.

That being said, the trend is the same for all babies.

They start their life by eating a little milk each time but doing so very often, as often as every 2 hours. As they grow up, their tummies grow up too so they can eat more milk during each feeding.

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Because of this, and also because they become better at sleeping, they eat less often.

Let us take you through what you should expect a baby to eat based on their age.

Baby milk intake chart

From birth to 1 month old

Breastmilk: typically you'll need to feed a newborn every 2 to 3 hours.

Newborns should be fed on demand but, as you'll find out, they demand a lot! And if they don't, you need to encourage them to eat: you should even not hesitate to wake up you

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how many ounces should a newborn drink in 24 hours