What are some signs that my baby needs supplemental formula for growth?
• Talk to your baby's doctor if you have any concerns about your baby's weight gain, growth, or eating habits. Here are some symptoms that warrant a call: • More than normal weight loss in a newborn. Babies lose up to 10 percent of their birth weight during the first five days of life. By day five, they start to gain about an ounce a day, and by 2 weeks they should be back up to their birth weight. • Your breasts don't feel soft or empty after nursing, which could be a sign that your baby isn't taking in enough milk. • Fewer than six wet diapers in a 24-hour period once your baby is 5 days old. • Fussiness or lethargy most of the time.