Do breastfed babies feed more often than formula babies?
Breastfed babies usually feed more often than formula-fed infants, especially in the early weeks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your newborn be fed 8-12 times a day, which will help ensure that your breasts produce plenty of milk. Since breast milk is a living fluid, it is absorbed more completely by your baby’s body and digested more quickly than formula. It is more helpful to watch your baby for signs of hunger than to watch the clock. Babies ready to nurse will root, suck their fingers or hands, or “taste” the air by sticking their tongues out of their mouths. Crying is a late signal for hunger.
