How to tell if the baby is full

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Observe the baby's mood: If the baby hasn't eaten enough, it often manifests as crying, restlessness, and sucking on fingers or other objects. The baby craves maternal hugs and shows more focus and rapid eating when nursing.
(2) Observe bowel and bladder habits: Breastfed infants typically have 3-4 bowel movements per day, while formula-fed infants usually have about 2 bowel movements daily, which are golden yellow and pasty. If the baby hasn't eaten enough, the number of bowel movements will decrease. Infants generally urinate more than 6 times per day, with urine being light yellow or colorless. If the baby is exclusively breastfed, with no added or other fluids, and urinates 6 times a day (wet diapers 6 times), it indicates that the milk intake is sufficient. If the baby still cries, there must be other reasons.
(3) Observe the baby's weight gain: Regularly measure the baby's weight to assess whether the milk intake is adequate by monitoring weight gain. It is generally recommended to weigh the baby once a month or every two months. A healthy infant should gain 500-1000 grams per month. If weight gain is insufficient, it may be due to insufficient milk intake or illness. Carefully investigate the cause and seek medical attention if necessary.