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How much milk is enough for a 5 month old baby? Mom is wondering how much is enough to breastfeed. Not getting enough milk can make the mother feel extremely anxious. Read on to learn more about the amount of milk you need to know about your 5-month-old baby.1. How much milk for a 5-month-old baby is enough?
Breast milk plays a very important role in the overall development of the baby. The first milk source, especially breast milk, is extremely important for babies. However, for mothers who have a small amount of milk or not enough to meet the needs of the baby, the baby is forced to drink more formula. For both cases, it is important to know how much milk your baby needs.In each time, the amount of milk of the baby will be different, so the amount of milk for a 5-month-old baby is also different. So how much is enough for a 5 month old baby? According to experts, the amount of milk for a 5-month-old baby is about 90-120ml of milk/time and 5-6 times/day. Each session will be spaced about 4 hours apart.
2. Signs that the baby is full and has enough milk
When the baby is full, there will be signs for the mother to recognize and stop breastfeeding. Signs that the mother can easily recognize, such as:Baby stops sucking and turns his head away from the breast and releases the nipple. Babies are easily distracted from the things around them because when they are full, they are not very full when feeding. Your breasts will no longer feel hard or leaky. Seamless baby sleep: If your baby sleeps for more than 45 - 60 minutes (45 minutes is the minimum time for a newborn's sleep), it is a signal that the baby's milk intake is enough for sleep and activity. child's play. When breastfeeding, the baby should not feed more than 2/3 of the stomach volume or the baby will vomit milk. In the first 72 hours after giving birth, the mother will secrete colostrum with many special nutrients and this milk will help strengthen the baby's immune system in the first 6 months, so the mother needs to feed this milk.
3. Signs of a baby not getting enough milk
3.1. Your baby's feeding time is too short or too long
Although each baby's feeding time is different, the average feeding time is about 10-20 minutes/feeding time. If your baby breastfeeds too long over 1 hour, the feeding time is too long and if less than 10 minutes is too short, this will not make enough milk for the baby.3.2. Baby slow to gain weight
Signs of weight loss and slow weight gain are the most obvious signs that your baby is not getting enough milk. After 10 to 14 days of age, the baby's weight returns to birth and begins to gain weight. Specifically:From 0 to 3 months baby gain 100-200g/week From 3 to 6 months baby gain 100-140g/week From 6 to 12 months baby gain 60-100g/week Sometimes when a sick baby loses weight, it is normal. But if your baby loses too much weight and doesn't gain weight or gains too slowly, it's a sign that he's not getting enough milk.
3.3. Breast milk secretion does not increase after many days
At birth, breast milk may not be produced much, but the amount of milk will improve a few days later. Specifically, after 3-4 days after giving birth, more breast milk, milky white. If breast milk production does not increase, it means that the mother will not have enough milk for the baby and the baby will not be able to suckle enough.3.4. Mother's breasts are softened, deflated
If a mother's breasts are deflated or softened during breastfeeding, it is a sign of reduced milk volume, the baby may not be getting enough.3.5. Mother's tummy and nipples will hurt while breastfeeding
Colic and nipple pain while breastfeeding is also caused by the wrong position of the nipple. That is warning that the mother is breastfeeding the wrong way and means that maybe your baby is not getting enough milk.3.6. After the baby is breastfed, the mother does not feel the "pins and needles"
After breastfeeding, the mother often feels a "pins and needles" or a little itching in the nipples. After the baby is finished feeding, the mother does not have this feeling, it is because the amount of breast milk decreases and the baby is not sucking enough.3.7. Some other signs of a baby not getting enough milk
If the baby lacks milk and is hungry, the baby will know how to better express his or her needs through the following obvious signs:Baby buries his head and bangs his hand on the chest of the person who is holding him/her baby attracts attention by stammering pulling clothes Baby moves arms and legs and wiggles constantly Baby may fuss, whine and get upset Baby's eyes won't stop moving even when he's still closed. Baby wakes up from sleep and then immediately falls asleep very quickly Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months is the ultimate infant feeding method and is recommended worldwide because of it. offers many great benefits for both mother and baby. However, not all mothers have a clear understanding of the knowledge of breastfeeding, especially women who are performing the sacred motherhood for the first time.
4. Notes to know how much is enough for a 5 month old baby
Breastfeeding time for each feeding is about 20 - 30 minutes to help the mother's mammary glands secrete more Breastfeeding on demand in the first 6 months and should not force the baby to suck according to parents' regulations. mother's mouth to the tip of the baby's mouth and do not try to press the nipple on the tip of the baby's tongue Hold the baby so that the head will be higher than the rest of the body Choose a bottle and nipple that is safe for the baby Should choose the right nipple for the age and The size of the baby's mouth should be changed regularly. Take the right steps to clean the bottle for the baby. Do not feed the baby when the baby is crying,...5. Notes for mothers when breastfeeding
Breastfeeding seems simple and is also an instinct of a mother. But the notes related to this issue, mothers also need to understand so that their babies can receive the most complete milk lines.During each feeding, the mother should not feed the baby more than 2/3 of the stomach's volume, otherwise, the baby will be regurgitated and spit up milk. To be safe, after feeding, if the mother is still hungry, the mother should burp and then feed the baby again. Depending on the needs of each child, the mother should consider whether to breastfeed the baby at night or not. Because, the baby needs to get enough sleep and on time from 10 pm to 3 am to meet the development of his brain and body. In the first 72 hours, the mother will secrete colostrum with a lot of nutrients and especially, this milk can strengthen the baby's immune system during the first 6 months. If the baby refuses to breastfeed, the mother should not force the child too much, but the mother can rely on the need to breastfeed. The baby should not be too forced that creates fear and stops nursing. About the first 2 weeks after birth, the baby will have a physiological weight loss because it has not yet adapted to the outside environment. However, the baby will gain weight back to normal after more than a week, so don't worry too much. For premature babies and low birth weight babies, in the period of 1 to 2 months of age, mothers should not perform all-on-demand feeding without monitoring the amount of milk that the baby eats. In this case, the mother needs to consult a nutritionist to have a suitable feeding schedule for premature babies so that the baby can keep up with the growth momentum.
6. Weight development of 5-month-old babies
On average, a 5-month-old baby will gain at least 125 grams per week and weigh about 6.1kg to 7.8kg for girls; 6.7 - 8.4kg for boys. Each baby's condition will be different. Some babies move more, so their body is somewhat firmer. On the contrary, there are babies who are chubby, so parents should rely on weight to judge the health of the child. For babies with toned bodies, health is also said to be better than fat babies. Therefore, parents should regularly support children to exercise to protect their health and development. Deciding how much is enough has a huge impact on weight development.Reference source: mamamy.vn
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