> Does anyone have the reference(s) handy for the # of wet diapers to look for
> in the 1st week of life? I searched the archives, but not successfully. I
> know the citation(s) are out there somewhere. Also looked in Breastfeeding
> and Human Lactation, Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Professional and
> The Breastfeeding Answer Book.

I haven't seen this one written anywhere yet (haven't got that far in my
course material, TBH!) but what our local LC says, is 1 wet dipe per day
of baby's age until the milk comes in.  Which means, if the milk comes
in on day 5, baby should have 1 wet dipe on day one, 2 on day 2, 3 on
day 3...and 5 on day 5.  After milk comes in, should be...8-10 cotton
dipes or 6-8 disposables.

I don't know if this is reliable, but that is what I was told.

(if it's not right, please correct me!  :-))

Fio.

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