how often do you feed newborn

does it matter how many times i feed baby in 24hrs r? or its about how many hours feed 1 time right? like 2-3hrs feed once, sometimes he feed for 1-2hrs then i after that then start counting 2-3hrs to feed him again or isit a must to feed him 8-9 times in 24 hrs

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Feed on demand unless baby doesn’t want to drink then you have to count the time and make him drink. When my baby’s jaundice spiked he stopped drinking as much and I had to make him drink as it is one of the way to help lowering down the jaundice by flushing it out through feedings. Most importantly baby needs to stay hydrated.

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if you're breastfeeding then feed on demand, else feed every 2-3hr for formula milk. ps: do take note not to feed your baby for too long per feed or let each feed be too close etc 60-90min between feed. I learnt the hard way, as I overfeed my baby.

didn't count how many times, as long as she want to drink I will feed.

Does not matter. Feed your nb on his demand as and when he wants.