1. NEWBORN FEEDING

2. Objectives The purpose of this presentation is to:
Discuss the two main methods for feeding the newborn infant

3. Baby’s First Year of Life
Growth and Development
Rapid growth and development
Opportunity to
Teach good eating habits
Develop positive feelings about food and caregivers
Most infants will triple their birth weight by 12 months

4. Purpose of Mealtimes Communication Socialization
Giving and receiving love
Sharing personal values
Celebration
Physical growth and health
Sensory exploration
Relaxation, habit

5. Feeding Relationship
Feeding is a reciprocal relationship that depends on the abilities and characteristics of both the parent and the child.
(Ellyn Satter)

6. Responsibility of Caregiver
Decides the type of food (human or commercial)
Provides appropriate flow rate of milk
Feed the baby promptly when hungry
Offers bottle at appropriate angle
Minimizes distractions during meal

7. Responsibility of Infant
Gives permission for nipple to enter mouth
Uses mealtime social pauses
Let’s caregiver know when it’s time for burping
Stops eating when full

8. How Often to Breastfeed?
Nurse every 2 hours.
In the first few days
Milk is low in volume
High in nutrients
Baby will have 1 or 2 wet diapers a day

9. How Often to Breastfeed?
After milk supply has increased
Baby should have 5 to 6 wet diapers every day
3 to 4 dirty diapers every day

10. Fluid Ounces per Feeding
How Much Formula?
Month
Fluid Ounces per Day
Feedings per Day
Fluid Ounces per Feeding
0 to1
16 – 20 oz
8 - 12 oz
1 to 2
18 – 26 oz
8 - 10
2 – 4 oz

11. Correct Bottle Feeding Position
Infant should be
Cuddled
Held in a semi-upright position during feeding
Why?
Reduces fluid from pooling at the back of the throat and entering tubes from the middle ear.

12. Incorrect Bottle Feeding Position
Hazards of infant self feeding
Choking
Overfeeding
Inability to bond
with caregiver

13. Don'ts of Bottle Feeding
Do not prop the bottle (self feeding)
Do not allow baby to carry bottle around
Do not allow the baby to keep bottle in mouth while asleep
Do not put cereal or sweet drinks

14. Prevents regurgitation
Burping
Done during and after feeding
Wait until baby stops drinking
Hold baby in one of two positions (shoulder or lap)
Gently stroke/pat back
Why Burp?
Releases stomach gas
Prevents regurgitation

15. Infant Feeding in Emergencies
Breastfeeding is best
If Formula IS Necessary…
Ready-to-feed is THE formula of choice!
Use concentrated or powder formula only if bottled or boiled water is available.