Can babies drink milk powder right after birth? How much milk powder should a newborn baby drink?

Newborn babies usually need to drink milk powder, because breast milk does not come out immediately after the baby is born. Many mothers will have milk after a few days. So can babies drink milk powder right after birth? How much milk powder should newborn babies drink?

Do newborn babies need to drink milk powder?

maggee066: If you are breastfeeding, there is no need to buy it. If there are brand companies that give away free bottles, you can just keep two bottles. I didn't buy it.

Zao Zao: Try to give your baby breast milk as the first milk to reduce the risk of allergies in the future. However, hospitals usually prepare milk powder because they are in collusion with milk powder manufacturers.

Le@belive: Keep a bottle ready, but try to use breast milk!!

Feishu: You must have milk powder. Who knows when you will have milk? Choose a lighter one. Some Bs can easily cause a sore throat if they have a hot base. Try not to buy B's things from Taobao. There are many mother and baby products in large supermarkets and maternal and baby stores. Try to buy them from places where you can see the quality.

Xiyu: You should prepare one or two cans of milk powder, because you won’t have breast milk so quickly after giving birth. So you should buy milk powder that is close to breast milk and light in taste. Try to start breastfeeding as early as possible so that the baby can suck more and you will have more breast milk.

PE paste: I took milk powder with me to the hospital. I had a caesarean section and couldn't even take care of myself, so how could I feed my baby! I chose Dumex for my baby's first stage, the best among domestic brands, and it doesn't cause internal heat. The price is also affordable. You can buy canned ones for the first time and keep the cans. Later you can buy 4-packs (paper packaging), which are much cheaper. Pour the milk powder into the can and continue drinking. However, it's better to change the can after a while, and don't use it for too long. Now I choose Friso for the second stage, which is also not easy to cause internal heat. I think it's most practical to not cause internal heat, so you can choose it. For the first stage, there are those that don't get angry from time to time, so you should pay attention to them.

The Persian cat upstairs: It’s best to prepare a can. There will be no breast milk in the first few days after birth. As for milk powder, try to choose foreign ones. You can ask an international mother to buy it for you, or you can buy it yourself from overseas.

Jinxiangmei, a netizen on Mawang.com: If you can breastfeed, you must do so. It is best for your baby and is economically safe! But you still have to prepare some milk powder. After all, Bangbang doesn't have breast milk when he is born.

How much milk powder does a newborn baby drink

A newborn baby will not drink too much milk, maybe around 30 milliliters, because each baby's milk intake is different. His amount of milk will gradually increase in the later period. Feed him again about every three hours, and don't feed him too much, otherwise he will easily spit up milk.

Care of 1-2 month old babies Babies before one month old usually need to eat 8-10 times a day and night, and when they are almost 2 months old, they usually eat every 3-4 hours, and 5-6 times a day and night is enough. Babies one or two months after birth can eat milk made from milk powder very well. If the child is allowed to eat to his heart's content, he can eat 150-180 ml at a time. Usually, when the milk given for the first time is finished, add 20-30 ml for the second time. If it can also be eaten up, add another 20-30 ml at the next feeding. A 2-month old baby can only be fed 200 ml at most, and can also be supplemented with juice, cold boiled water or tea. Daily care for children should pay attention to sunbathing (30 minutes a day) and wearing clothes suitable for baby activities.

Newborn babies should pay attention

1. Temperature and light

Newborns are somewhat not adapted to the changes in external temperature. The appropriate indoor temperature should be maintained at 25℃-28℃. It should be cooled down appropriately in midsummer and kept warm in winter. However, it should be noted that it is best to have a heater next to them during ventilation. The indoor light should not be too dark or too bright. Some parents think that newborns have weak photosensitivity and are afraid of irritating their eyes, so they often like to hang heavy curtains. In fact, this is not appropriate. Babies should learn to adapt to natural indoor light and avoid direct sunlight to the eyes.

2. Clothes and diapers

Newborn underwear (including diapers) should be made of soft and absorbent cotton fabrics. It is best not to use chemical fiber or printed and dyed fabrics. The color of clothes should be light to facilitate the detection of dirt and prevent dyes from irritating the newborn's skin. Clothes should be as loose as possible, not hindering limb movement and easy to put on and take off. Because the newborn's head dissipates heat more, it should wear a small hat in cold weather or low room temperature. It should also be soft and comfortable. Diapers should be made of soft and absorbent cotton fabrics, and should be washed and changed frequently. Usually, they should be changed more than 4 times during the day and more than 2 times at night. The baby's butt should be cleaned every time they are changed, and an appropriate amount of skin care oil should be applied externally. For diapers, choose diapers of better quality and good breathability. Try to use diapers at home, and use "diapers" when going out or sleeping. Note that diapers or diaper wrapping should not be too tight so that the limbs can stretch freely.

3. Sleep and sleeping posture

Sleeping position affects breathing, and the newborn's head is relatively soft, so a good sleeping position is conducive to the development of the head. It is recommended to have a comfortable, 1-2 cm thick small pillow, slightly sunken in the middle and slightly raised at both ends. The best sleeping position is supine or side-lying to avoid compressing the chest and lungs. It is recommended to sleep on the side more after feeding to avoid suffocation caused by overflowing milk or choking; when lying on the back, the position should be changed frequently; full-term infants are more active, so they can lie prone appropriately in the first few days after birth to facilitate the outflow of respiratory secretions and prevent vomit from flowing back into the trachea, but the pillow must be removed when lying prone, and the head must be sideways. At this time, parents must monitor the side. Newborns usually sleep 18-20 hours a day, but babies under one month old should not sleep for a long time. Parents should wake them up every 2-3 hours to facilitate feeding.