During the first month, if your baby sleeps longer than four to five hours and starts missing feedings, wake her up and offer a bottle.

By the end of her first month, she’ll be up to at least 4 ounces (120 ml) per feeding, with a fairly predictable schedule of feedings about every four hours.

By six months, your baby will consume 6 to 8 ounces (180–240 ml) at each of four or five feedings in twenty-four hours.

On average, your baby should take in about 2 1⁄2 ounces (75 ml) of formula a day for every pound (453 grams) of body weight. But he probably will regulate his intake from day to day to meet his own specific needs. So instead of going by fixed amounts, let him tell you when he’s had enough. If he becomes fidgety or easily distracted during a feeding, he’s probably finished. If he drains the bottle and still continues smacking his lips, he might still be hungry.

There are high and low limits, however. Most babies are satisfied with 3 to 4 ounces (90–120 ml) per feeding during the first month and increase that amount by 1 ounce (30 ml) per month until they reach a maximum of about 7 to 8 ounces (210–240 ml). If your baby consistently seems to want more or less than this, discuss it with your pediatrician. Your baby should drink no more than 32 ounces (960 ml) of formula in 24 hours. Some babies have higher needs for sucking and may just want to suck on a pacifier after feeding.

Initially it is best to feed your formula-fed newborn on demand, or whenever he cries because he’s hungry. As time passes, he’ll begin to develop a fairly regular timetable of his own. As you become familiar with his signals and needs, you’ll be able to schedule his feedings around his routine.

Between two and four months of age (or when the baby weighs more than 12 pounds [5.4 kg]), most formula-fed babies no longer need a middle-of-the night feeding, because they’re consuming more during the day and their sleeping patterns have become more regular (although this varies considerably from baby to baby). Their stomach capacity has increased, too, which means they may go longer between daytime feedings—occasionally up to four or five hours at a time. If your baby still seems to feed very frequently or consume larger amounts, try distracting him with play or with a pacifier. Sometimes patterns of obesity begin during infancy, so it is important not to overfeed your baby.

The most important thing to remember, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed, is that your baby’s feeding needs are unique. No book can tell you precisely how much or how often he needs to be fed or exactly how you should handle him during feedings. You will discover these things for yourself as you and your baby get to know each other.

Fennel
Dill
Barley
Basil
Fenugreek tea
Cumin

Certain foods (known as galactagogue foods) are known to stimulate the production of breastmilk.

While herbs such as fenugreek and fennel have been used for centuries to increase a nursing mother’s milk supply, little is known about how herbs affect a nursing baby. Play it safe and use organic herbs and also small amounts and a variety of herbs not just one.

Fennel water
Fennel has been used for centuries to increase lactation. It is also believed to help digestion and prevent colic

Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 litre filtered water

Method:
Add fennel seeds to one litre of filtered water.
Bring the mixture to boil.
Lower the flame and let the mixture boil for another 10-minutes.
Remove from the flame. Allow it to cool till the water is warm.
Strain and store in a thermos, so that the water remains warm for several hours
Sip the fennel water all through the day. Continue doing this as long you are breastfeeding your baby, if possible.
Tip: You can also chew a teaspoonful few roasted fennel seeds after meals to aid digestion. Add fennel seeds to your tea, vegetables and soups for nutrition as well as an enhanced flavour.

Fennel tea

Believed to increase lactation and aid digestion.

Ingredients:
1-2 tsp powdered fennel seeds
2 cups water
1/2 – 1 tsp honey/sugar/jaggery (optional)

Dill (suwa) tea

Dill is believed to increase lactation and appetite. It may also reduce gas and colic. However since it is a mild diuretic it should be consumed in moderation.

Ingredients:
1-2 tsp crushed/powdered dill seeds
2 cups water

Method:
Boil the water in a pan and add the crushed/powdered dill seeds.
Cover and let the seeds steep for 10-15 minutes. Longer steeping makes a stronger tea.
Strain and pour into a cup. Add honey/sugar. Serve hot.
Have 1-2 cup a day

Barley and fennel water

Barley and fennel water is believed to increase low milk supply. It may take a week or two for the effect to show. In addition, this drink also eases gastric problems, constipation and colic, aids digestion and prevents colds.

Ingredients:
½ cup whole or pearled barley (bajra)
1-2 tsp of fennel seeds (saunf) or fennel powder
4 cups filtered water
½ – 1 tsp honey/sugar/jaggery (optional)

Method:
Wash barley grains well and soak them overnight in filtered water.
Strain and keep the water aside.
Now measure four cups of water, including the strained water as it carries the nutrients of barley, and add it to soaked barley grains.
Add fennel seeds to the mixture and bring to boil. Lower the flame and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from the flame and allow it to stand for another 10 minutes.
Strain and pour into a clean thermos so that it stays warm for several hours.
Drink this water throughout the day.
You may want to add honey/sugar/jaggery to increase the taste.
Note: Do bear in mind that the longer barley simmers the thicker the consistency. Add more water to dilute the mixture to a pouring consistency.
Tip: For a variation and different flavour you may want to use fenugreek (methi) powder instead of fennel seeds.

Basil water

Basil is believed to stimulate milk flow and an excellent source of carotene, niacin, thiamine and iron. It calms the nerves and initiates the let-down reflex. It aids digestion, reduce flatulence and increase appetite. You can also add basil leaves to your tea, milk, soups and cooked vegetables.

Ingredients:
7-8 fresh basil leaves
1 cup filtered water
½-1tsp honey (optional)

Method:
In a pan add water and crushed/finely chopped basil leaves.
Bring the mixture to boil.
Simmer and let the leaves steep for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the flame and sieve through a cup.
Add honey to taste. Serve warm.
Have 1-2 cups a day.
Fenugreek tea

Research shows that mothers report an increase in their milk supply within two to four days after taking the herb.

Ingredients:
1-3 tsp of crushed fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)
1 cup filtered water
½-1tsp honey (optional)

Method:
In a pan add water and fenugreek seeds.
Bring the mixture to boil.
Simmer and let the leaves steep for about 5 minutes. Cover and let the seeds steep for 5-10 minutes or longer to make a strong tea.
Remove from the flame and sieve through a cup.
Add honey to taste. Serve warm.
Have 1-2 cups a day.
Note: The tea has a characteristic bitter taste and it may take you a few days to develop a taste for it.
Cumin water

Cumin seeds are believed to help milk production. This drink also aids digestion and helps relieving constipation, bloating and gas.

Ingredients
1 litre filtered water
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Method:
Add cumin seeds to one litre of filtered water.
Bring the mixture to boil.
Lower the flame and let the mixture stand for another 15-20 minutes.
Let it cool till the water is lukewarm.
Store the water along with cumin seeds in a thermos to ensure it stays warm for several hours.
Take sips of this water all through the day.
Tip: You can also try chewing few dry roasted cumin seeds every morning. Adding cumin seeds to your everyday cooking will help.

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