Newborn, day by day · Day 8
Newborn day 8: diapers, poop and feeding
Last reviewed November 2026 against AAP, CDC, NHS and WHO guidance · Sources
Quick answer
On day 8, 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 breastfed babies poop after lots of feeds in week 2. 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 8?
| 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 | Transitional, moving toward mature milk |
| Weight | Gaining back toward birth weight |
How much does a 8-day-old eat?
Week 2 begins. Many formula-fed babies now take about 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) per feed. Breastfed babies still feed 8–12 times a day, and supply is responding to how often your baby feeds.
Planning to pump? It's fine to start once feeds are going well. La Leche League suggests waiting until about 3–4 weeks to introduce a bottle if you can.
How many diapers should a 8-day-old have?
6 or more wet diapers a day. Breastfed babies often poop after many feeds now: the AAP describes anywhere from 4 a day to one after each feed in the first month once breastfeeding is established.
See every day side by side in wet diapers by day and the baby poop color guide.
What else is normal on day 8?
- Keep a simple log of feeds and diapers until weight is back on track. It's the fastest way to answer "is my baby getting enough?"
What happens on day 9?
Day 9 tends to look a lot like day 8, with weight still climbing.
Read next: Newborn day 9
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 an 8-day-old eat?
Formula-fed babies often take about 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) per feed in week 2, 8 to 10 times a day. Breastfed babies nurse 8 to 12 times in 24 hours.
How often should an 8-day-old poop?
Breastfed babies commonly poop several times a day in the first month, often 4 or more and sometimes after every feed (AAP). Formula-fed babies should have at least one a day. Fewer than 4 stools a day after day 7 in a breastfed baby is worth mentioning.
How many wet diapers should a 8-day-old have?
Expect 6 or more wet diapers in 24 hours on day 8, 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: Baby's First Days: Bowel Movements & Urination
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Warning Signs of Breastfeeding Problems
- La Leche League International: Bottles and Other Tools
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: Amount and Schedule of Formula Feedings
- NHS: Breastfeeding: milk supply
- AAP · HealthyChildren.org: How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk
- 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.