A New Beginning

Formula Feeding Log FOR NEWBORNS WHO ARE ONLY BEING FORMULA FED

Formula Feeding

DAY 1 GOALS: • At least 8–12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings

12a 1a 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p 7p 8p 9p 10p 11p

• 1 wet diaper • 1 black, tarry, soiled diaper

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Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC)  for each occurrence

Formula Amount

Wet Diaper  for each occurrence Bowel Movement  for each occurrence

Day 1 Tips : 1–2 hours after birth, babies become sleepy. This may last up to 24 hours. They still need to get at least 8-12 feedings in 24 hours. 1. Feed your baby when you notice any hunger cues: lip smacking, opening mouth, tongue thrusting, rooting, putting hands to their mouth. 2. Wake baby if baby doesn’t wake on his/her own by 21/2 hours. Tips for waking baby: rub their back, change their diaper,

change their position, talk to them or hand express some milk on your nipple so they can smell it. 3. Keep baby with you so you can start learning your baby’s behavior and respond to their needs.

DAY 2 GOALS: • At least 8–12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings • 2 wet diapers • 2 dirty diapers — may be black or dark green

12a 1a 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p 7p 8p 9p 10p 11p

DATE:

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Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC)  for each occurrence

Formula Amount

Spitting-Up Between Feedings  for each occurrence Wet Diaper  for each occurrence Bowel Movement  for each occurrence

Day 2 Tips: Your baby may want to eat every hour for several feedings in a row. This is called “Cluster Feeding” and it is normal. Continue to put baby skin-to-skin as much as possible before and after feedings. Pace feed baby to prevent them from choking and overeating. 1. Burp baby half-way through and switch sides holding baby. 2. Continue to keep baby with you to learn baby’s behaviors and respond to baby.

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Chapter 10: Formula Feeding