The vagus nerve and the heart. Fibres of the vagus nerve (right/bottom of image) innervate the sinoatrial node tissue (central and left of. image). H&E stain. Parasympathetic innervation of the heart is mediated by the vagus. nerve. Specifically, the vagus nerve acts to lower the heart rate.
1 An 8-pound newborn drinks about 2 ounces at a time, roughly 10 times a day. 2  A 14-pound 4-month-old drinks 4 to 5 ounces at a time about six to eight times a day.  A 16-pound 6-month-old drinks 5 to 6 ounces at a time, roughly five times a day, in addition to eating some baby food.
Most newborns drink about 1.5 to 3 ounces of formula every 2 to 3 hours. But this varies widely. It's normal for infants to eat different amounts at different feedings. For premature or low-birth-weight babies, both the amount and timing of feedings vary.