EP 25: The “Are They Getting Enough?” Spiral: Newborn Feeding, Weight Checks, & When to Get Support

Is your newborn getting enough milk, or are you stuck watching every feed, diaper, and sleepy stretch with worry? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares clear, caring guidance for parents in the first days and weeks of newborn feeding. She explains why advice can change from day to day, what normal newborn weight loss looks like, when milk usually comes in, and why very sleepy babies may need extra support. You’ll hear how jaundice, latch, wet diapers, poop, weight checks, and supplementation all fit together. Dr. Liz also talks about triple feeding, why it should have an exit plan, and how breastfeeding, formula, or combo feeding can all support a growing baby. Dr. Liz Daniels is a nutrition-focused pediatrician and host of Nutrition for the Early Years. She helps parents feel more confident feeding their babies and kids without shame, guilt, or fear. What You’ll Learn: Why one feeding does not tell the whole story What newborn weight loss can look like in the first week How to know if milk is coming in Why jaundice and sleepiness can affect feeding When supplementation or lactation support may help How to think about triple feeding without burning out Why your feeding goal can still change with love and care Episode highlights: (2:47) Why newborn feeding advice changes day by day (4:55) Normal newborn weight loss and early growth patterns (6:18) Jaundice, sleepiness, and feeding concerns (7:00) How to know if milk is coming in (9:51) When supplementation may help protect feeding and growth (11:33) Weight trends, follow-up visits, and lactation support (13:02) Wet diapers, poop, and what output really means (15:52) Triple feeding and why it should not be a forever plan (18:30) Setting your personal feeding goal (20:00) Stories of breastfeeding, combo feeding, and letting go of guilt (26:34) How to feel more grounded when feeding feels uncertain Join the list for early bird pricing! "Read the Pattern" A Pediatrician's Guide to Feeding 0-4 Months- Without the Spiral is going live Mother's Day 5/11/2026, and you can sign up here to hold your early bird price! NEW COURSE! "Read the Pattern: Feeding Your Baby 0–4 Months" — because a healthy relationship with food starts earlier than most people think. Course Link!