A new mother is concerned her newborn is not gaining enough weight. To encourage proper weight gain, the mother should be instructed to:
1. Dilute formula with water.
2. Offer 6–8 formula feedings every 24 hours.
3. Offer formula every 6–8 hours.
4. Add honey to the formula to increase the caloric intake.
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Rationale:
1. When formula is overdiluted, the infant will not receive adequate nutrients to ensure proper weight gain.
2. From birth to 2 months of age, the newborn should take between 6 and 8 feedings of formula per 24 hours. Allow infants to take what they want at each feeding and stop when they want.
3. Formula-fed newborns should be fed every 3–4 hours.
4. Nothing should be added to a bottle unless instructed by the health care provider. Honey should never be given to infants, because of the risk of botulism.
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