A mother who breastfeeds her 6-week-old infant every 4 hours tells the nurse that he seems "hungry all the time." The nurse should recommend which?
a. Newborn cereal
b. Supplemental formula
c. More frequent feedings
d. No change in feedings
ANS: C
Infants who are breastfed tend to be hungry every 2 to 3 hours. They should be fed frequently. Six weeks is too early to introduce newborn cereal. Supplemental formula is not indicated. Giving additional formula or water to a breastfed infant may satiate the infant and create problems with breastfeeding. The infant requires additional feedings. Four hours is too long between feedings for a breastfed infant.
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