The mother of an infant child asks the nurse what the right feeding schedule is for an infant. Of the following responses, which would be the best response for the nurse to make? Explain why.
a. Feed the infant every 2 hours.
b. Feed the infant every 3 hours
c. Feed the infant every 4 hours
d. Feed the infant when the infant is hungry.
The child may go through growth spurts at 7-14 days old, between 3-6 weeks old, around 4 months old, and around 6 months old. So feeding them at that consistency will help in their development.
