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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Eight to 12 Times a Day

    It's important for an infant to be breast-fed eight to 12 times a day for at least the first two months after birth, according to KidsHealth.org and the California Pacific Medical Center. Kellymom.com recommends feeding no fewer than 10 times a day. Formula is roughly the same, but breast milk goes through the baby's system more quickly than formula, so a formula-fed baby may not require feeding quite as often.

    On the Other: Feeding on Demand

    Almost all doctors and specialists will recommend that an infant should be fed on demand, meaning whenever he or she shows an interest in feeding. This opinion is voiced among child-care experts in sources such as Parents magazine.

    Bottom Line

    Every infant is different; the feeding schedule should be determined by your particular child's needs.

    Source:

    California Pacific Medical Center

    Kellymom.com

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