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QUIZ:
Is Your Newborn Eating Enough?
Like many new
parents, you probably fret about your baby's eating habits. Take our
quiz and find out if your newborn is getting enough of those important
nutrients.
1. How many wet
diapers do you have to change per day?
Less than 4
4 to 6
More than 6
2. Do you ever see yellowish crystals in your baby's diaper?
Yes
No
3. Since the first few days after birth, has your baby been steadily
gaining a few ounces each week?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
4. How frequently
does your baby eat?
Every 2 to 4 hours
Every 4 to 6 hours
It varies
5. How many times per day does your baby eat?
4 to 8
8 to 12
I'm not sure
6. How many bowel movements does your baby have each day?
1
2
3 or more
7. Do you hear
your baby swallowing consistently while she's eating?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
8. After eating, your baby is:
Relaxed and sleepy
Cranky and fussy
Neither
9. How would you describe your baby's skin?
Plump and rosy
Slightly pale
I'm not sure
10. Does your
baby try sucking things between feedings?
Yes
No
11. Is your baby active and alert?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
12. How long is your baby's average feeding session?
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
More than 15 minutes
Your
should know:
The
information on this Web site is designed for educational purposes
only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical
advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose
or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your
pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any
questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's
condition.
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