At one month, baby sleeps and eats a lot! How much milk should he drink each day and how often should he be fed? We take stock with Dr Christine Zalejski, expert in infant nutrition 0-6 years.
During his first month, your baby needs to feed regularly, throughout the day. Besides, eating and sleeping are his favorite activities! Milk is the only food he consumes and he sometimes cries out for it! How much milk to give and how often? The answers of Christine Zalejski, expert in infant food 0-6 years old and author of the mixed diversification guide with Céline De Sousa (Ed. Larousse).
How much should a 1 month old baby eat?
Baby food is often a source of questions for young parents who are always afraid that their baby is not eating enough. He there is no precise rule or average that would apply to all children. “It’s on demand and it’s baby who, little by little, takes his rhythm”, confirms Dr. Zalejski,
“The amount of milk to give per day before 6 months varies a little according to the baby’s appetite, but generally follows the following rule (or Appert’s rule): 1/10th of the baby’s weight in grams + 200-250 ml of infant milk on average. For example, a 4 kg baby, i.e. 4000 g, will take 400 ml (1/10th of 4000) + 200-250 ml of milk per day, i.e. 600-650 ml“, says Dr. Zalejski.
How much breast milk for a 1 month old baby?
Again, baby decides! “It’s on demand and we can’t quantify“, explains Dr. Zalejski. If you are breastfeeding, be aware that the rhythm of feedings can be completely anarchic the first few weeks. Don’t worry, it’s completely normal! Breastfeeding not only allows you to feed baby: it is also a moment of sharing between the mother and her baby and the possibility for the latter to be reassured and to feel safe.
How often to give a bottle to a one-month-old baby?
If bottle-feeding, an interval of about three to four hours will be observed normally. Nevertheless, this rhythm depends on the babies and you should therefore not worry if yours calls a little less often or on the contrary calls every two hours.
As Dr. Zalejski explains. it is the baby who manages the quantities and withdraws from the breast or the pacifier. “He is serene and does not cry at the end of feeding or after the bottle“, she explains. How to know if a breastfed baby is getting enough milk, we must observe its layers. At that age, he must wet between 6 and 8 coats per 24 hours. Either way, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to talk to your pediatrician.
Thanks to Dr Christine Zalejski, expert in infant nutrition 0-6 years old, author of the mixed diversification guide with Céline De Sousa (Ed. Larousse) and founder of the website www.cubesetpetitspois.fr.