When do i stop waking my baby to eat

Crying is a late sign of hunger, according to MayoClinic. It's better to feed your baby when you first notice hunger signs, such as making sucking motions with his lips, sucking on his fist or becoming restless. The business of being born sometimes takes a lot out of babies, as well as new moms.

Medications you take during labor can cross the placenta and make your baby sleepy after birth. Circumcision can make a baby boy sleep excessively for a day or so. If your baby has jaundice, he's likely to sleep longer than you want him to as well. At home, overstimulation can sometimes cause babies to tune out and sleep for long periods of time. Babies who aren't getting enough to eat might also sleep for a longer period than normal, according to BreastfeedingBasics.

If you are breastfeeding, nursing frequently in the first few weeks of your baby's life helps build your milk supply. Breast milk production works on the supply-and-demand system; your body makes as much as your baby takes out, which is why it's important not to use formula while you're trying to establish your breast milk supply. Sign up now. Should I wake my newborn for feedings? Answer From Jay L. With Jay L.

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