hungry newborn

issit normal for a formula fed newborn to be hungry almost every 1.5h?

Serena

Got a bun in the oven

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Super Mum

Yes. When they’re newborn, just feed on demand first. The timing can be dragged out when they are older

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Cherlyn

Mum of 2 beautiful girls

4y ago

Yes. Baby’s stomach has a fixed capacity, which grows over time. Generally the first 2 weeks, you might be able to feed about 30ml each time, which then increases to 45-60ml in the 3rd and 4th week. Look for cues that baby’s full, burp baby frequently while/after feeding. If baby’s regurgitating milk or rejecting the milk, stop feeding. If baby is crying/fussing, there are many other reasons other than hunger, so keep going through the cycle of all the possible reasons if you think that baby’s not hungry. You’ll also learn the hunger cues for your baby and respond to that better as you watch your little one grow.

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