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How to feed milk for new born baby? how many times a day or 24 hour and what quantity?

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Feeding: It depends breast feeding or formula. Breast feeding recommended every 2-3 hours (15-20 minute each breast). If you are giving formula usually it is every 3-4 hours. The quantity depends on the baby's age. A new born may take any where from 1-3 ounces based on the birth weight. Some babies will take less but more frequently. Amount goes up as the baby grows. The baby will tell you if more hungry.

Answered 7/1/2013

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Bottle feeding: Bottle feeding with formula or expressed breast milk can follow some simple rules. Babies can usually take up to half their weight in pounds as ounces (8lb=4oz) at a feeding.They should feed about every 3 hours or 6-8 feedings/24hr. If they take all you offer every feed without spitting up, you can add a bit more to each bottle.

Answered 9/14/2019

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