Newborn, day by day · Day 10
Newborn day 10: diapers, poop and feeding
Last reviewed November 2026 against AAP, CDC, NHS and WHO guidance · Sources
Quick answer
On day 10, expect 6 or more wet diapers and 3–4 or more poops (yellow and seedy). Most newborns feed 8–12 or more times in 24 hours, and formula-fed babies take about 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) per feed. Many babies are back to birth weight, or close, around day 10. Every baby is different, so watch diapers and cues.
- Wet diapers
- 6 or more
- Poops
- 3–4 or more
- Feeds / 24h
- 8–12 or more
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What's normal on day 10?
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Wet diapers | 6 or more |
| Poops | 3–4 or more (formula-fed: at least 1) |
| Poop color | Yellow and seedy (breastfed); tan to yellow (formula) |
| Feeds in 24 hours | 8–12 or more |
| Breast milk per feed | Often 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) if given by bottle |
| Formula per feed | About 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) |
| Milk | Moving toward mature milk |
| Weight | Many babies are back to, or close to, birth weight |
How much does a 10-day-old eat?
By day 10 many babies have regained, or are close to, their birth weight. The AAP says babies are typically back to birth weight by about two weeks.
If you're breastfeeding and things feel easier, that's common: milk supply and latch often settle in the second week.
How many diapers should a 10-day-old have?
6 or more wet diapers a day remains the benchmark. A sudden drop in wet diapers is worth a call.
See every day side by side in wet diapers by day and the baby poop color guide.
What else is normal on day 10?
- Growth spurts can start as early as 2–3 weeks (USDA WIC). If your baby suddenly wants to feed much more, that's a likely reason.
What happens on day 11?
Days 11 to 14 lead into the 2-week checkup, where weight is checked against birth weight.
Read next: Newborn day 11
When to call your pediatrician
- A rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in a baby 3 months or younger. The AAP says to call right away, even if your baby seems otherwise well.
- Fewer wet diapers than expected for the day of life (see the table above), or dark yellow urine.
- No meconium (black, sticky poop) in the first 48 hours, or still black or dark green poop on day 5.
- Pink or brick-red staining in the diaper that keeps showing up after the first few days, or blood in the urine.
- Not back to birth weight by about 2 weeks, or your baby seems hungry after nearly every feed.
- Breastfeeding parent: milk hasn't come in by day 5, or breasts stay hard and full after feeds.
- Very sleepy and hard to wake for feeds, floppy, or unusually quiet.
- Yellow skin or eyes that spread or deepen, or any yellow color in the first 24 hours.
- Trouble breathing, blue or gray lips, or your baby is limp or very hard to wake: call 911 (or your local emergency number) now.
If something feels wrong, trust that feeling and call. You never need a reason beyond worry.
Questions parents ask
Should my 10-day-old be back to birth weight?
Many are by now or will be soon. The AAP says babies are typically back to birth weight by about 2 weeks, and almost all by 3 weeks. Your pediatrician will check at the 2-week visit.
How long should breastfeeds take at 10 days?
It varies. The AAP lists feeds that are regularly shorter than about 10 minutes or longer than about 50 minutes in the first months as worth checking with your pediatrician. Many babies fall somewhere in between.
How many wet diapers should a 10-day-old have?
Expect 6 or more wet diapers in 24 hours on day 10, plus 3–4 or more poops that are yellow and seedy. Fewer wet diapers than that, or dark urine, is a reason to call your pediatrician.
Related guides
- How many wet diapers should a newborn have?Newborn wet and dirty diapers by day, from day 1 to week 2: how many to expect, poop color changes, and when fewer diapers mean it's time to call.
- Baby poop color guide: what's normal and what's notA baby poop color chart: meconium, transitional green, mustard yellow, formula tan, plus the colors (red, black, white) that mean call your pediatrician.
- How to tell if your baby is getting enough breast milkSigns a breastfed baby is getting enough: wet and dirty diapers by day, weight gain, swallowing and contentment after feeds, plus the warning signs to act on.
- How much should a 2-week-old eat?How much a 2-week-old eats: 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) per feed, 8–10 times a day. Daily totals, a sample schedule, hunger cues and when to call the doctor.
- How to track baby feeding and diapersWhy pediatricians ask about feeds and diapers, exactly what to log for breast, bottle and combo feeding, and paper vs notes app vs tracking app compared.
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Sources
Last reviewed November 2026. Numbers are ranges from these public health sources; 1 oz ≈ 30 ml.
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Your Baby's First Month: Growth & Physical Appearance
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Warning Signs of Breastfeeding Problems
- USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support: Cluster Feeding and Growth Spurts
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk
- NHS: Breastfeeding: milk supply
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Fever and Your Baby
Feedoo Baby shares general information, not medical advice. Every baby is different. If you're worried about feeding, weight gain, diapers or your baby's health, call your pediatrician, midwife or health visitor.