Not exact matches
Newborns should be nursed whenever they show signs of hunger, such
as increased alertness or activity, mouthing, or rooting.85 Crying is a late indicator of hunger.86 Newborns should be nursed approximately 8 to 12 times every 24 hours until
satiety, usually 10 to 15 minutes on each breast.87, 88 In the
early weeks after birth, nondemanding babies should be aroused to feed if 4 hours have elapsed since the last nursing.89, 90 Appropriate initiation of breastfeeding is facilitated by continuous rooming - in.91 Formal evaluation of breastfeeding performance should be undertaken by trained observers and fully documented in the record during the first 24 to 48 hours after delivery and again at the
early follow - up visit, which should occur 48 to 72 hours after discharge.
For one, front - loading calories could help bolster
satiety, lessen cravings for junk food
as the day progresses, improve metabolic measures like insulin sensitivity, and take advantage of the fact that humans tend to have a higher metabolism
earlier in the day.
Many families introduce solid foods and liquids other than breast milk or formula
early in life, often within the first few weeks.1 — 4,21 Reasons for the
early introduction of food suggest that big infants are considered to be healthy22and solids are regarded
as having more nutritional value and ability to satisfy infants, compared with formula.21 Mothers often look to their infants for cues regarding hunger and
satiety and reason that with solid foods their infants will feel satisfied and will cry less and sleep through the night.21 Therefore, many mothers are encouraged by cultural norms transmitted through their families to start solid foods
early in life, contrary to the recommendations that they may receive from WIC or from their pediatrician.