Patient's question:
I feel like my child's father is a big eater. Every time he drinks milk, he's not full. My sister's child only eats a little bit each time. I worry that the child will eat too much and have indigestion. My mother-in-law always gives the baby formula when he cries, regardless of how long he drinks milk.What kind of help do I need: How much milk should a 3-month-old baby drink?
Doctor's answer:
Usually, a baby can finish more than 95% of the milk from each breast within 10 to 12 minutes. If the feeding time drags on too long, it's often because the baby hasn't been fed enough, and this extended time is pointless. You can mix breastfeeding with formula feeding—feed one breast and then offer formula for the next meal.Babies often fall asleep while eating, waking up every minute or so to continue feeding, which can make the feeding time very long. When he stops eating and falls asleep, wait a few seconds, gently pinch his little earlobe, or stroke his hair to gently wake him up and encourage him to keep feeding.
It's recommended not to let the baby sleep too much during the day. Try to play with him as much as possible. Even if he's sleeping soundly, wake him up to feed. At night, avoid playing with him. Keep his room dimly lit—just enough light to feed and change his diaper. Stay quiet and soothe him. Move and speak slowly. In short, the less you excite him, the better.