What is the normal temperature of the baby? How much milk powder should the baby be fed every day?

Babies are relatively fragile and need to be carefully cared for by their parents. Today, let's learn about baby care. What is the normal body temperature of babies? What should be paid attention to in daily baby care? Let's learn about it together with the editor.

What is the normal temperature for babies?

There are three common places to measure body temperature, namely the mouth, armpits and anus. The normal body temperature is between 36.5℃ and 37.5℃ at the anus; between 36.2℃ and 37.3℃ at the mouth; and between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃ at the armpits. After measurement, any temperature that exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5℃ is called a fever. People often say that it is normal for babies under one year old to have a body temperature below 37.5℃. The reason is that the center of the baby's brain that controls body temperature regulation is not yet mature, that is, the ability to control body temperature is not strong enough, causing the baby's body temperature to be affected by the ambient temperature. In hot weather or if the baby is wrapped too much, the body temperature will rise slightly, but it should not exceed 37.5℃. In cold weather or in a low-temperature air-conditioned room, the body temperature can drop to 36℃ or lower.

How much milk powder should babies be fed every day

1. Two weeks after delivery

Newborn babies have weak digestive functions and cannot digest whole milk. They should mainly eat breast milk. If the mother has no breast milk for the time being and only has a small amount of colostrum, she can add a spoonful of milk powder to the colostrum and give it to the baby.

2. 15 days to full moon

The baby's digestive function is constantly improving. If he can absorb pure milk, you can feed him 60-100 ml of milk powder at each meal. If the digestion is abnormal, breastfeeding should continue to be the main method.

3. Two months after the full moon

As the baby grows in weight, the amount of milk should also increase according to the weight, 100-150 ml per kilogram of body weight. During this period, the mother should feed the baby every 3.5-4 hours, with 80-120 ml of milk each time.

4. Three to six months

Babies aged three to six months should drink no more than 100 ml of milk a day, no more than 250 ml at each meal, and once every four hours. The amount of milk consumed must be strictly controlled.

5. Six to nine months

Babies aged six to nine months should drink 200-250 ml of milk each time, every four hours, and start eating complementary foods.

6. Nine to twelve months

From nine to twelve months, the baby should eat two meals of milk, 250 ml each time, and eat once every four hours. The other meals should be all complementary food. Water should be fed between two meals.

How long is normal for babies to sleep per day?

There are certain regulations for the amount of time a baby should sleep a day. It is mainly determined based on the baby's age. Generally speaking, for babies under six months old, the amount of sleep a day should be controlled within 18 hours. If the baby is over six months old, the sleep time should be 13 to 16 hours. For babies over one year old, the sleep time should be more than 12 hours a day. However, it should be noted that after six months, the baby's body is in a period of rapid growth, so the sleep time will increase, so parents should fully ensure the baby's sleep environment.

What should we pay attention to in daily care of babies?

1. Feeding. Babies have poor digestive function, and breast milk is the best food at this time. You should insist on breastfeeding. If breast milk is insufficient, you can use formula milk.

2. Prevent infection. Babies are very susceptible to infection, so try to reduce visits from strangers. It is best to wash your hands before touching the baby to prevent infection to the baby. If there is a sick family member, you should have less contact with the baby.

3. Skin care. The baby's skin is delicate, so the baby's skin should be kept dry and clean, especially the wrinkles of the skin, such as the neck, armpits, etc. The baby should be bathed every day, and the baby should be changed into clean clothes. The diaper should be changed in time when it is wet, and the baby should be cleaned after each bowel movement to avoid infection to the baby.