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This is from the Breastfeeding article. Some of this might be useful, but the concepts are mostly already covered in this article with better sourcing:
Measuring how many calories a breastfed baby consumes is complex, although babies normally attempt to meet their own requirements. [1] Babies that fail to eat enough may exhibit symptoms of failure to thrive. [2]
La Leche League says that mothers' most often asked question is, "How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?" They advise that for the first few days, while the baby is receiving mostly colostrum, one or two wet diapers per day is normal. Once the mother starts producing milk, usually on the third or fourth day, the baby should have 6–8 wet cloth diapers (5–6 wet disposable diapers) per day. In addition, most young babies have at least 2–5 bowel movements every 24 hours for the first several months. [3]
La Leache League offers the following additional signs that indicate a baby is receiving enough milk:
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