Is your baby breastfeeding well?

By three to four days of age your baby should:

• Have three wet diapers: At least 4-5 noticeable times in twenty-four hours
• Have at least 2-3 bowel movements in twenty-four hours progressing from brownish to seedy mustard yellow and at least the size of a loonie.
• Breastfeed at least eight times in twenty-four hours
• Be content after most feedings.

Other signes that suggest that your baby is breastfeeding well are:

• You can hear your baby swallowing during feeding.
• Your breasts are full before feedings and soft after feedings.
• Your baby's weight is adequeate.