Baby eats all the time!
In the first weeks, it may seem to you that the baby is glued to your chest. This is how he feels your love and protection. And secondly, babies prefer to eat often and in small portions. The newborn still has a very small stomach — there simply does not fit a sufficient portion of milk.
Therefore, the routine may look like his: baby nurses, sleeps for an hour, wakes and eats a little more. This allows baby to restore strength, and you to establish a good milk supply [1].
But as a baby grows, so does his stomach. After a month, most babies will start feeding once every three to four hours. And this applies to both breast and formula fed babies.
What to pay attention to
The skin under the diaper. The more a baby eats, the more he pees. And, accordingly, the more often you need to change the diaper. The main thing to do is to ensure that skin does not remain wet. Disposable well-absorbent diapers are much less likely than reusable ones to lead to diaper dermatitis. If the baby poops, then remove the diaper and wash the skin immediately [2].
Nothing to worry about
Your son confuses day and night. He's not confused; he just hasn’t understood the difference yet: it was always dark in mama’s belly. To regulate circadian rhythms, it takes time — up to three months [3]. Until then, baby boy may sleep equal amounts in the day as the night. Many parents perceive night awakenings as more difficult than daytime wake ups.
