Definition of weir for English Language Learners. : a low wall or dam built across a stream or river to raise the level of the water or to change the direction of its flow. See words that rhyme with weir Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about weir.
(Younger babies with smaller tummies take less milk.) Breastfed babiesâ milk intake doesnât increase from months 1 to 6 because their growth rate slows.4 As growth slows, breastfed babies continue to get bigger and heavier on about the same daily milk intake, averaging about 25 ounces (750 mL) per 24 hours.
You can eat and drink what you like while youâre breastfeeding, in moderation. But try to have a healthy, balanced diet that includes plenty of fluids such as water, milk or unsweetened fruit juices. You should also take a supplement of 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. Breastfeeding may make you hungry, so have plenty of healthy snacks to hand. See our healthy 200-calorie snacks slideshow for ideas. The foods you eat can sometimes flavour your breastmilk. This may actually help your baby to be more accepting of new tastes when she starts to eat solid foods.