It is completely natural for newborn babies to feed all the time. Even if they are full, babies will continually ask to be fed from time to time. Because of this, some mothers find it very difficult to know when to continue or stop breastfeeding.

However, this is a trait that all new mothers should develop, as overfeeding their babies can lead to a number of problems. So if you need a hand, here are some of the most common baby overfeeding symptoms to look out for in your babies.

One of the most obvious symptoms of a baby’s overeating is an unusually frequent bowel movement. Babies one month old and older usually have a bowel movement twice a day. Those who do it more frequently may be overcharged. Some overweight babies may have six or more bowel movements a day. Other than that, green, watery, and explosive stools are also very common signs of overfeeding.

Naturally, an overfed baby tends to be overweight. Typically, babies can gain one pound of body weight per week. Gaining weight beyond this can be a possible sign of overeating. So keep this in mind every time you go for a routine checkup. Or better yet, make it a habit to check your baby’s weight at home as often as possible.

The mother’s milk supply can also be used as an indicator to know whether the baby is overfed or not. Mothers with an excessive milk supply are more likely to overeat their babies. These mothers often have a very strong milk ejection reflex and may expel milk in larger quantities than normal. This can cause the baby to gag and swallow air, which can eventually lead to stomach aches and colic. A good way to assess milk overproduction is to express your milk with a breast pump. However, the type of breast pump used and the time of day the milk is taken can greatly affect the volume expressed.

Frequent crying and a short temper are also common symptoms of a baby’s overeating. An overfed baby is often grumpy and will gain weight steadily in a very short period of time. They are also very irritable and may have trouble sleeping. Babies normally love to be breastfed by their mothers. However, overeating can be very unpleasant for babies. Therefore, be very aware of your baby’s attitude to breastfeeding. If you continue to ignore these baby overfeeding symptoms, your baby may spend less and less time breastfeeding and will only do so when he or she is very hungry. Babies who reach this stage can become dangerously dehydrated and can lose weight dramatically. As a result, mothers may be forced to wean their babies at a very young age.

One of the best ways to prevent your baby from overeating is to simply reduce your milk supply. However, it is very important to do it very gradually. You can start by breastfeeding your baby on just one breast per feeding session.

Feeding the baby with only one breast per feeding session gives him more final milk. Cola milk is the last milk that comes out of the mother’s breast, which has very high amounts of fat and calories. Decreasing the amount of milk per feeding session also prevents stomach bloating and colic. In this way, the milk passes through the baby’s digestive system at a regular rate and most of the nutrients are absorbed by the body.

If the above-mentioned method doesn’t work, you can further reduce the amounts of feed. Regardless of how often your baby asks you to feed him, you should feed your baby only once every three hours. But first, make sure your baby has been diagnosed by a certified medical professional as an overweight and overfed baby before adapting to this type of routine.