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Your newborn will nurse about 8 to 12 times per day during the first weeks of life. In the beginning, mothers may want to try nursing 10-15 minutes on each breast, then adjust the time as necessary. Breastfeeding should be on demand (when your baby is hungry), which is generally every 1-3 hours. As newborns get older, they'll nurse less often and have longer stretches between feedings. Newborn babies who are getting formula will likely take about 2-3 ounces every 2-4 hours.
Breastfeeding should be on demand (when your baby is hungry), which is generally every 1â3 hours. As newborns get older, they'll nurse less often and have longer stretches between feedings. Newborn babies who are getting formula will likely take about 2â3 ounces every 2â4 hours. Newborns should not go more than about 4â5 hours without feeding. Signs that babies are hungry include: 1  moving their heads from side to side. 2  opening their mouths. 3  sticking out their tongues. 4  placing their hands and fists to their mouths. 5  puckering their lips as if to suck. 6  nuzzling again their mothers' breasts.