How can I tell if my baby is getting enough breastmilk?
in the early days and weeks Because you cannot measure how much breastmilk your baby is getting, counting diapers is one way to know he’s getting enough in the early days and weeks. As a rule of thumb you are looking for 1-2 diapers on Day 1, 2-3 diapers on Day 2, 3-4 diapers on Day 3 and so on. Once your mature milk has come in (anywhere from 2-5 days usually) your baby should be having AT LEAST 5-6 wet disposable diapers and 2-5 or more stools per 24 hours. If you are using disposable diapers and cannot tell if they are wet, tear off the top layer to be able to see. AT LEAST one of the stools should take 2 or more diaper wipes to clean up. Baby should be the one to end the feeding, not mom watching the clock, and should appear satisfied and content. Around 6 weeks baby’s stooling pattern CAN change from multiple stools per day to one every several days.
