How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?
What should I see in the nappy?
Poo colour is one of the most useful signs. It should change from black, sticky meconium, to green, then brown, and then a mustard yellow.
The NHS says that in the first 48 hours your baby is likely to have only 2 or 3 wet nappies. From day 5, wet nappies should become more frequent, with at least 6 heavy, wet nappies every 24 hours. From day 4, they should do at least 2 soft, yellow poos about the size of a £2 coin every day for the first few weeks.
What other signs should I look for?
Your baby being settled between feeds is a good sign. So is their weight. It is normal for babies to lose a little weight in the first few days. Midwives look for that loss to stay under 10% of birth weight, and for your baby to start gaining weight again after that point.
What if I'm not seeing these signs?
If you aren't seeing these changes, or something doesn't feel right, speak to your midwife or health visitor. They can watch a feed and check your baby's weight.