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HEALTH/WELLNESS

How much milk?
Babies stomachs are small.
They don’t need much milk.
The beads in the picture
above show the size of baby’s
stomach.
Small bead: The tiny
stomach of a newborn can hold
½ tablespoon-1 tablespoon at a
feeding.
Medium bead: Stomach
of 3-day-old baby can hold
1 ½-2 tablespoons at a feeding.
Large bead: Stomach of
a 10-day-old baby can hold
2-2 ½ ounces at a feeding.
Tips for a successful nursing journey

Breastfeeding offers Breastfeed early and often than when they take a bottle or swallowing in a rhythmic way
important protection When a baby begins pacifier. Babies need time to learn while nursing
breastfeeding in the first hour after how to breastfeed before offering n Baby seems satisfied and
The American Academy of birth, mom’s breasts begin making other nipples. content after feeding
Pediatrics recommends exclusive more milk. It also helps babies Is baby getting enough? n Baby has plenty of wet and
breastfeeding of infants for the begin to breastfeed while they are dirty diapers:
first six months. naturally alert and ready to learn. Mothers can be sure babies are At least 5-6 wet and 3 soiled
Evidence shows that breastfed getting enough when: diapers per day in the first 3-5
babies have impressive protection Nurse 8-12 times per day n Breasts soften during feeding days of life
from colds, flu and other viruses. This ensures baby is getting n Baby nurses 8-12 times every At least 6 or more wet and 3-4
When they do become ill, relief enough calories and tells mom’s 24 hours, including night feedings soiled diapers per day by days 5-7
can come from their mom’s milk. body to make a lot of milk. The n Baby awakens on his own to Less than 4 soiled diapers by
Research finds nursing is linked to more the baby suckles at the breast, feed day 4 is an indication baby is not
decreased rates of lower respiratory the more milk a mom makes. n Mom can hear her baby getting enough to eat.
tract infections, severe diarrhea,
ear infections and obesity. Avoid bottles, pacifiers
The following tips can help Babies use their tongues
create successful nursing: differently when breastfeeding
USDA food pickup available

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN INFORMATION 9:45 A.M.-1:30 P.M. OCT. 20

THE COMMUNITY CENTER
WIC foods meet the special wicnutrition@spipa.org. SPIPA
nutritional needs of pregnant, main number: 360-426-3990. SPIPA’s program offers food
breastfeeding and postpartum SEE IF YOU QUALIFY to help fill up your freezer,
moms; infants; and children up to FOR WIC: Go to fridge and cupboards!
age 5. WIC supports successful, doh.wa.gov/you
long-term breastfeeding. -and-your-
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CONTACT: Call Debra Shortman wic/wic-
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