How much water does a newborn need to drink per day?

Patient's question:

I don't know if he has this condition, and his mental state isn't good either. Could you please tell me how much water a baby needs to drink during the postpartum period?

Doctor's answer:

Babies who are breastfed do not need water in the first month. For those who are formula-fed or mixed-fed, you can give them a little water, about 2-3 times a day, with each time being around 30 ML, to prevent constipation and irritability.
I’m glad to have helped you with your question. Newborns grow and develop rapidly, and their feeding needs increase day by day. You can try mixed feeding. If the baby has difficulty feeding, you can switch to pure formula feeding. Night feeds every 3 hours are normal.
The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my milk supply is insufficient after half a month?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!

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