In the first few weeks your baby will need to be fed at least 8-12 times every 24 hours but experts advise feeding your baby ‘on demand’ by paying attention to hunger cues such as:
Restlessness
Sucking on a fist or fingers
Murmuring
Rooting (turning their head and opening their mouth).
Start feeding newborn sooner rather than later when you notice these early cues, as a crying baby is harder to feed.