Newborn, day by day · Day 7
Newborn day 7: diapers, poop and feeding
Last reviewed November 2026 against AAP, CDC, NHS and WHO guidance · Sources
Quick answer
On day 7, expect 6 or more wet diapers and 3–4 or more poops (yellow and loose). Most newborns feed 8–12 or more times in 24 hours, and formula-fed babies take about 1.5–2 oz (45–60 ml) per feed. One week in, diapers are the clearest sign feeding is working. 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 7?
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Wet diapers | 6 or more |
| Poops | 3–4 or more |
| Poop color | Yellow, loose, with small curds |
| Feeds in 24 hours | 8–12 or more |
| Breast milk per feed | Up to about 60 ml (2 oz) per feed |
| Formula per feed | About 1.5–2 oz (45–60 ml) |
| Milk | Transitional milk |
| Weight | Gaining; birth weight is usually back by about 2 weeks |
How much does a 7-day-old eat?
One week in. Most full-term babies take no more than 60 ml (2 oz) per feed during the first week (HSE), and many formula-fed babies are at about 1.5–2 oz (45–60 ml) by now.
Breastfed babies keep nursing 8–12 times in 24 hours. The AAP says a baby who seems content for an average of 1–3 hours between feeds is one sign of getting enough.
How many diapers should a 7-day-old have?
By days 5–7, the AAP expects 6 or more wet diapers with nearly colorless or pale yellow urine, and at least 3–4 yellow, loose poops with small curds for breastfed babies.
See every day side by side in wet diapers by day and the baby poop color guide.
What else is normal on day 7?
- The AAP flags these warning signs after 7 days: fewer than 6 wet diapers or fewer than 4 stools a day, dark or red-specked urine, or stools still dark rather than yellow.
- You've done a whole week. Hand off what you can (diapers, burping, laundry) so you can rest between feeds.
What happens on day 8?
In week 2 many bottle-fed babies move to 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) per feed, and weight keeps climbing back toward birth weight.
Read next: Newborn day 8
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
How much should a 7-day-old eat?
Breastfed babies nurse 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. Formula-fed babies typically take about 1.5–2 oz (45–60 ml) per feed by day 7, and the HSE notes most full-term babies take no more than 60 ml a feed in the first week.
Should my baby be back to birth weight at one week?
Not necessarily. The AAP says babies are typically back to birth weight by about 2 weeks, and almost all by 3 weeks. At one week, steady gain since around day 5 is the main thing.
How many wet diapers should a 7-day-old have?
Expect 6 or more wet diapers in 24 hours on day 7, plus 3–4 or more poops that are yellow and loose. 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 1-week-old eat?How much a 1-week-old eats: 1–2 oz (30–60 ml) per feed, 8–12 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.
- HSE (Ireland's public health service): How much breast milk to express
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Warning Signs of Breastfeeding Problems
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Your Baby's First Month: Growth & Physical Appearance
- 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.