While weight can be an important tool to assess whether a baby is getting enough nutrition from breast milk, there are other factors to consider and here are some common signs that a baby is well fed:
- After most feeds they appear to be content
- Your nipples and breasts don’t feel too uncomfortable
- You begin to feel your milk “come in” and it changes in colour from golden to white between days 2 and 5 (for some women this process may take a bit longer)
- After feeding your breasts feel softer and emptier
- Your baby is a healthy colour, their skin is firm and bounces back when gently pressed
- After the first few days your baby should have around six wet nappies every day
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