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How Do I Know If My Baby Is Getting Enough?
You know your baby is getting enough when he:
· Is gaining weight. Your baby should return to his birthweight by 2 weeks of age. Then he should gain about 4-8 ounces a week for the first 6 months. Keep in mind these are ONLY guidelines.
· Is content after feedings
· Has plenty of wet and dirty diapers
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Days Old |
Number of Wet Diapers |
Number of Dirty Diapers |
Stool Appearance |
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Day 1 |
1 |
1 |
black/sticky |
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Day 2 |
2 |
2 |
black/sticky |
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Day 3 |
3 |
3 |
greenish |
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Day 4 |
4 |
3+ |
greenish |
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Day 5 |
5 |
3+ |
greenish to yellow seedy |
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Day 6-45 |
6+ |
6+ |
yellow seedy |
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