2026-03-15T09:32:00Z https://yabu.me babyupkeep https://yabu.me/npub1rvyvs8hgqrdw2x4u8d2j3wx89vv7pq6xhwdjw307rcv73hmyl7yss76fr8 https://image.nostr.build/84cc5ca81f87ff623b0b0304b611ab965fc85001441a0f4c9c1b91f1843c2f7a.png https://image.nostr.build/84cc5ca81f87ff623b0b0304b611ab965fc85001441a0f4c9c1b91f1843c2f7a.png https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr8dgdv7kffee55zgcxjzzlvsguxj4tk7v7mx63n4rtgpcjpfpz9gzyqds3jq7aqqd4eg6hsa4229ccu43ncyrg6aekf69lc0pn6xlvnlcjztj4fa In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyq4jszaqhqmnkql63aq5lsxwlt0kdfnmclsggdmc5hhvlem6ulrgf9cd3q'>nevent1q…cd3q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🙏 2026-04-07T04:43:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvdg8g7umjg3gnvktm3tww92zgggyuhljmsrf0m9pnm3zpuv2agpqzyqds3jq7aqqd4eg6hsa4229ccu43ncyrg6aekf69lc0pn6xlvnlcj9mnl3g Figuring out how much a newborn should eat can be a major source of anxiety for new parents.<br/><br/>Our latest article breaks down how to spot early hunger cues, the math behind daily intake targets, and why focusing on a 24-hour view can take the stress out of feeding.<br/><br/>#Parenting #BabyUpkeep #Nostr #BabyFeeding<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/naddr1qqgrjdrrxf3xvvf5xsergd3nx4nrjq3qrvyvs8hgqrdw2x4u8d2j3wx89vv7pq6xhwdjw307rcv73hmyl7ysxpqqqp65wtw2hx4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">naddr1qq…2hx4</a></span> </div> <p><em>A complete guide to tracking daily intake, recognizing hunger cues, and ensuring healthy weight gain in the first few months.</em></p> <p>One of the most common sources of anxiety for new parents is feeding. Because babies can&#39;t tell us when they are full or if they are still hungry, we are left trying to decipher cues and calculate daily minimums.</p> <h2 id="spotting-the-hunger-cues-2">Spotting the Hunger Cues</h2> <p>Crying is actually a late sign of hunger. Ideally, you want to start a feed before your baby gets to that point of frustration. Look for these early signs:</p> <ul> <li>Rooting (turning their head and opening their mouth)</li> <li>Smacking lips or sticking their tongue out</li> <li>Putting their hands or fists to their mouth</li> <li>Increased alertness and physical activity</li> </ul> <h2 id="tracking-breastfeeding-2">Tracking Breastfeeding</h2> <p>When breastfeeding, you can&#39;t measure the exact volume of milk your baby is getting. Instead, tracking focuses on <strong>time and sides</strong>.</p> <p>Newborns might nurse anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes per feed. The most important thing to track is which side you finished on, so you know which side to start with next time to maintain a balanced milk supply. A well-fed breastfed baby will seem satisfied and relaxed after a feed, and their hands will unclench from tight fists into open, relaxed palms.</p> <h3 id="the-bottle-feeding-math-2">The Bottle Feeding Math</h3> <p>If you are bottle-feeding (either formula or pumped milk), tracking is much more precise. The general rule of thumb for a baby&#39;s 24-hour intake is based on their weight:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Target:</strong> 150ml per kilogram of body weight</li> <li><strong>Range:</strong> 100ml (Min) to 200ml (Max) per kg</li> </ul> <p>For example, a 4kg baby should aim for roughly 600ml in a 24-hour period, divided across all their feeds for the day.</p> <h2 id="the-importance-of-the-24-hour-view-2">The Importance of the 24-Hour View</h2> <p>Babies are humans, not machines. Some feeds will be large, and some will be small &#34;snacks.&#34; Instead of stressing over a single feed where they didn&#39;t take a full bottle, look at the rolling 24-hour total.</p> <h3 id="track-intake-automatically-2">Track Intake Automatically</h3> <p>Whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed, tools like <a href="https://babyupkeep.com/">Baby Upkeep</a> remember which side you last fed on, time your sessions, and automatically calculate 24-hour liquid targets based on your baby&#39;s latest weight.</p> </blockquote> 2026-04-06T07:56:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx9ldlxfm3njvnnwveyfscfp33duyd27ekyvymf9ax98dth474gsczyqds3jq7aqqd4eg6hsa4229ccu43ncyrg6aekf69lc0pn6xlvnlcjzsz0fm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs035pazy8u0g9gmdn6ezvtr7u469gqv36gk4hljxqfzg9n6mu47zga7yp76'>nevent1q…yp76</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Congratulations 🎉 2026-03-17T06:56:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3fh2k7c65vwsrgvn6zdxh795ha2ehpmv27grdgy9njdpny67kjqzyqds3jq7aqqd4eg6hsa4229ccu43ncyrg6aekf69lc0pn6xlvnlcjgm0jaa New on the Baby Upkeep blog: A quick guide to infant wake windows.<br/><br/>If you&#39;re looking for guidelines on age-based awake times and reading sleepy cues, we&#39;ve put together a breakdown to help navigate nap schedules.<br/><br/>Read it here: <a href="https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqgr2dnr8yenye3nx33rvdpsx56rgqguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqvfw09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qgspkzxgrm5qpkh9r27rk4fghrrjkx0qsdrthxe8ghlpux0gmaj0lzgrqsqqqa285hu6cu">https://yakihonne.com/article/naddr1qqgr2dnr8yenye3nx33rvdpsx56rgqguwaehxw309ahx7um5wgknqvfw09skk6tgdahxuefwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qgspkzxgrm5qpkh9r27rk4fghrrjkx0qsdrthxe8ghlpux0gmaj0lzgrqsqqqa285hu6cu</a><br/><br/>#Parenting #BabyUpkeep #Babystr 2026-03-16T03:32:33Z