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How Much Milk Is Enough for Your Newborn Baby?

Last Updated: August 31, 2009

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Prenatal Tips for Your Newborn

Your newborn is getting enough breast milk or formula if he:

  • Wets 6 or more diapers every day after 4 days of age
  • Has yellow stools or frequent dark stools after 4 days of age
  • Looks and acts satisfied after feedings
  • Gains weight and grows longer. During the first few days of life, babies lose some weight, but after about 10 days, they start gaining weight again and double their birth weight by 5 months of age.


Learn more about Your Newborn Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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