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Inexperienced love with Sleeping Beauty

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  During the early stages of parenting a baby, relying solely on the guide information provided by the  Gynecology, can be quite challenging due to the many practical variables involved.  Because everything is new, it can be challenging to distinguish what tasks should and shouldn't be done for a newborn.  While following the basics of feeding, sleeping, and changing is good, sometimes things go differently.  The efforts of moms and dads who skillfully navigate these new situations are admirable. We aim to address one of the questions posed by a young couple. The feeding guide provided by the hospital mentions the basic amount of food a baby should consume within the first 7 days of life. It suggests gradually increasing the amounts of water and formula, using a ratio of 20 ml per spoon. Since breast milk often comes in more abundantly around the third or fourth day, at this point, the amount of breast milk can be increased while reducing the formula amount.  Failing to properly ex