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Feeding · Routine

Breast milk or formula on demand

What it is

8–12 feeds a day in the first weeks; only milk until around 6 months.

every day · from 1d · until 6m

8–12 feeds/day (newborn); 6+ wet diapers

Always on

1. Feed at early hunger cues (rooting, hands to mouth) rather than waiting for crying.
2. Breastfeeding help: Tipat Halav nurse line *5400 or a lactation consultant in the first 2 weeks if latching hurts.

Sources

• Infant and young child feeding — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026
• Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.