Newborns usually feed every 2 to 3 hours and should not go more than 4 to 5 hours without being fed. After first losing a few ounces, your child should be back at birth weight by 2 weeks. If you have any questions or concerns about breast feeding or bottle feeding your baby, feel free to ask his or her care provider.
Infants can have one to several bowel movements in a day.
They may even skip a day or two. As long as the stools are not hard, your baby is not constipated. It is normal to have 6-8 wet diapers a day. If your baby is ill and not eating well, fewer than four wet diapers a day may mean that he or she is becoming dehydrated. Call your baby's care provider.