Your Baby's Tummy Size

Did You Know?

1) Your milk supply is made to match the size of your baby's stomach

2) Right after borth, your baby's stomach is small- about the size of a cherry. You will make the right amount of colostrum to meet his/ her early growth needs.

3) As your baby grows bigger & gains weight, your breast make more milk to keep up with his needs.

Your Baby's Tummy Size

1- 2 days
Size of a cherry



3 days
Size of a walnut




4-6 days
Size of an apricot



2-3rd weeks
Size of an egg

Source(s): Breastfeeding Guidelines for Consultant's- Physician's Desk Reference