A New Beginning

Formula Feeding Log FOR NEWBORNS WHO ARE ONLY BEING FORMULA FED

Formula Feeding

DAY 5 GOALS: • At least 8-12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings • 5 wet diapers • 3-4 dirty diapers — may be greenish or brown

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:

/

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 5 Tips: 1. Never prop a bottle when feeding your baby. 2. Never put your baby to sleep with a bottle in their mouth.

DAY 6 GOALS: • At least 8-12 feedings in 24 hours • SSC before feedings • 6 wet diapers • 3-4 dirty diapers — may be greenish or brown

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:

/

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 6 Tips: Follow your baby’s discharge instructions. Know when to notify your baby’s health care provider and when to seek emergency help. Continue to monitor wet and dirty diapers.

139

Chapter 10: Formula Feeding