How much can my new baby eat? - DHS 4592

State of Illinois
Department of Human Services

How much can my new baby eat (pdf)

How much can my new baby eat?

Baby's Stomach Size

  • Day 1 Shooter Marble 
  • Day 3 Ping Pong Ball
  • Day 10 Egg

Adapted from Linda J. Smith's, "Coaches Notebook: Games and Strategies for Lactation Education." Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, MA, 2002

The belly ball examples are a visualization and not intended as measurement tools.

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DHS 4592 (N-01-11) How Much Can My New Baby Eat?
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