Hand Feeding A Newborn Baby Panda | Panda Babies | BBC Earth

Each have their own story to tell. Some are being hand-reared after their mothers rejected them. Others are temporarily checked over and sent back to mum full of milk. From newborn to three months old, they are cared for by specially trained panda nannies. Just like human babies, they need regular feeding and plenty of sleep to prepare their little bodies for growing up. At 40 days old, this youngster has opened its eyes and is already five times heavier than when it was born. It is a panda mini-me. This is down to fat-rich milk, and at this age, they get it five times a day. Milk is baby food for now. After six months, they will also be able to eat solids. For pandas, that means bamboo.