Newborn Feeding Patterns

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During a routine check-up, a nurse assesses a newborn who is 2 days old. The parent expresses concern about the baby's feeding habits, noting that the baby seems to feed frequently but does not appear to be satisfied after each feeding. The nurse wants to provide guidance to the parents regarding normal newborn feeding patterns. What should the nurse inform the parents about regarding a typical feeding pattern for a newborn?

Newborns typically should only feed every 4 to 6 hours.

Newborns should feed on demand and may want to eat every 1 to 3 hours.

It is normal for newborns to only drink formula.

Breastfeeding should be limited to 10 minutes per session.

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