Novice mothers are very concerned about their babies' milk intake, fearing that their babies may not be fully fed and that they may not have enough milk to feed their babies. There is a saying online that if a baby urinates more than 6 times after eating, it means they are full. So, is the baby having enough to eat due to excessive urination?
1. You can determine whether a baby is full by the frequency and shape of their stool. Generally speaking, if a breastfed baby has 8 to 9 urinations and 4 to 5 bowel movements per day, and the stool is yellow and thick, it means that the baby has eaten enough. If the baby pulls less and their stool is green with a lot of mucus, it means the baby hasn't eaten enough yet.
2. However, judging whether a baby is full based solely on their urine seems to lack some basis. After all, some mothers have less fat and more water in their breast milk, which makes their babies more prone to hunger. In addition, some mothers may give their babies extra water to drink, which can cause a lot of urine. Therefore, if the mother uses this method to judge, the baby may experience hunger.
Therefore, it is not scientific to judge a baby's satiety based solely on their urination. It also needs to be considered in conjunction with the baby's weight and mental state. If the baby is full, their weight will increase and their mental state will also be good. When a mother is worried about not having enough milk, she should drink more milk soup to ensure sufficient milk supply.
