Back to birth weight
What it is
Babies lose up to 10% in the first days and are usually back to birth weight around 10–14 days.
Start preparing
- Weigh at the first Tipat Halav visit rather than at home — scales differ.
- Feed on cue, at least 8 times in 24 hours, waking the baby if more than 4 hours pass in the first weeks.
- Track wet diapers: 6 or more a day from day 5 is the simplest sign of enough milk.
When to check with a professional
If weight has not returned to birth weight by about two weeks, or feeding feels difficult, it is worth a feeding assessment at Tipat Halav — many small adjustments help quickly.
Related
Sources
- Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health
- Infant and young child feeding — World Health Organization
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.