Feeding Cues and Patterns
Feeding Cues and Patterns ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is planning to teach a group of parents about feeding patterns for infants.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Newborns do not need to be fed every 2 to 3 hours during the day and night. They should be fed on cue, which means responding to their signs of hunger, such as sucking on fists, lip smacking, or fussing.
Feeding on cue can help establish a good milk supply and prevent overfeeding or underfeeding.
Newborns should be fed about 15 to 20 minutes per breast or 2 to 3 ounces per bottle. This is because breast milk or formula provides the optimal nutrition for newborns and they need about 110 kcal/kg/day for the first 3 months.
Newborns should not be fed on a strict schedule rather than on cue. Feeding on a schedule can interfere with the natural regulation of hunger and satiety cues and can lead to feeding problems later on.
Feeding on cue can also promote bonding and attachment between the parent and the newborn.
Newborns should be fed at least 6
Newborns should be fed about 15 to 20 minutes per breast or 2 to 3 ounces per bottle. This is because breast milk or formula provides the optimal nutrition for newborns and they need about 110 kcal/kg/day for the first 3 months.
Choice A is wrong because newborns do not need to be fed every 2 to 3 hours during the day and night. They should be fed on cue, which means responding to their signs of hunger, such as sucking on fists, lip smacking, or fussing.
Feeding on cue can help establish a good milk supply and prevent overfeeding or underfeeding.
Choice C is wrong because newborns should not be fed on a strict schedule rather than on cue. Feeding on a schedule can interfere with the natural regulation of hunger and satiety cues and can lead to feeding problems later on.
Feeding on cue can also promote bonding and attachment between the parent and the newborn.
Choice D is wrong because newborns should be fed at least 6