Table 1-2 Concentration and amount of milk required for different ages of children Birth days Whole milk: Water plus sugar (%) Milk intake per time (ml)
1 to 2 1:1 5 to 8 20 to 40
3 to 7 2:1 5 to 8 40 to 80
8 to 15 3:1 5 to 8 80 to 100
16～28 5～8 100 or more milk
If the newborn's digestive function is good, each time the amount and concentration of milk can be increased according to the actual situation, and fed a little warm water between each feeding to reduce the dryness of the stool, and clean the mouth to reduce thrush Occurrence of oral diseases. The temperature of the milk is preferably such that the milk droplets are not hot on the hands of the nursing person.
The amount and concentration of milk required by normal newborns at different times are also different. As the age increases, the amount and concentration of milk also increase to meet the needs of the body's growth and development. See Table 1-2.