2. Number of Wet and Soiled Diapers

By counting the number of wet and soiled diapers, you can check if your baby drinks enough milk.

• at 1 day old has at least 1 wet diaper and at least 1 to 2 sticky dark green/black stools
• at 2 days old has at least 2 wet diapers and at least 1 to 2 sticky dark green/black stools. ** This is easier to notice urine in cloth diapers. A facial tissue can be placed inside disposable diapers, if you are not sure.
• at 3 days old has at least 3 heavy wet diapers and at least 3 brown/green/yellow stools. Occasional “red brick coloured” staining is normal until day 3.
• at 4 days old has at least 4 heavy wet diapers and at least 3 brown/green/yellow stools.
• at 5 days and older, as the milk supply increases, baby has at least 6 heavy wet diapers and at least 3 large soft yellow seedy stools per day.

A wet diaper is equivalent to 2 tablespoons or 30ml, and a heavy wet diaper is equivalent to 4-5 tablespoons or 60-75 ml.