Within the week your baby can be receiving all his nourishment from the breast. Rather than offering the pacifier or abottle of water when your little one needs to suck, offer the breast. Breastfeeding babies do not need water supplementation. In babies under six weeks of age, six to eight wet diapers and at least two bowel movements daily are important indicators of proper caloric intake. Weekly weight checks will serve to reassure you that your baby is gaining at least four to eight ounces of weight each week.
Some babies have weight gains well above the norm.
Because baby's nutritional needs differ, breastfeeding should not be limited due to concerns about weight gain. Hoping this information will help to reassure you and your wife. What to do if a child isn t developing normally. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals.