Some feedings may be close together, even a hour or so apart. Other feedings will be less frequent.  Feeding do not need to be evenly spaced and are often not in newborn.  Wake your baby if he doesn't awaken to feed within 3 hours during the day. Night time feedings can be less frequent.

Remember, you are looking for 8 - 12 feedings daily. As your baby gets older, feedings may be less frequent.

Count the number of wet diapers your baby has. Six to eight wet diapers with pale yellow urine indicate an adequate intake. Your baby should also have several stools per day. Older babies may void and stool less. However, the urine should always be a light yellow color and the stool should be soft.

Babies generally lose a little weight in the first few days after birth and then begin to gain. This is a normal pattern.  Have your baby's weight checked a couple of times during the first 2 weeks, especially if you are concerned that your baby is not eating enough.  A check of his weight is the only sure way to determine adequate intake.

Signs of Hunger Rooting Mouthing movements Tense appearance Grunting, other sounds Hand-to-mouth activity Kicking, waving arms Crying	Signs of a good latch-on Relatively comfortable, latch-on pain subsides quickly Lips at the breast at least 140O angle or greater All or most of the areola in the baby’s mouth Lips flanged
Signs of a good feeding Hearing swallowing Noticing that the breasts are softer after feedings 6-8 wet diapers per day  Feeling strong, deep, "pulling", sucking Seeing milk in your baby’s mouth Leaking from the other breast or feeling of a "let-down" reflex 15 - 20 minutes vigorous sucking on each breast or 20 - 30 minutes on one side	Signs the Baby is Full Drowsiness, sleepiness Baby comes off the breast spontaneously Relaxed appearance