personally i feed my son as much as he wants when he wants and it's worked out well, he's only 10 weeks old and sleeps for at least 10 hours straight throughout the night without any feed, he usually needs feeding around every three hours during the day
2007-05-30 03:07:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My 5month old is on a schedule and has been since the day he was born. It works out great! During the day he eats every 3-4 hrs and he sleeps through the night 10-12 hrs sometimes longer and has been doing this since about 2 months old.
2007-05-30 03:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by Shannon 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
At your son's age feeding on demand works. But as they get older it doesnt work quite as well. I have a routine and guess what, my son sleeps 12-13 hours a night and eats every 4-5 hours.
2007-05-30 10:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually feed on demand but my 7 week old daughter is kind of on a 3-4 hour schedule all on her own. But if she is hungry before the 3 hour in between I just feed her. IF she's hungry, she's hungry what can I do.
2007-05-30 10:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am breastfeeding my 3 month daughter. We usually feed on demand. But she also is kind of on a "schedule" now. She usually eats about every 3-4 hours.
2007-05-30 10:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my son on a routine it so much better he eats every 3 hours and i can schedule my day around his feedings. I know when it'll be time for his feeding so I'll do my chores and shower etc... wish you the best of luck with your baby.
2007-05-30 10:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feed on demand and it works for me. Some people really like to put their children on strict schedules but I am not one of them. You have to do what is best for your family.
2007-05-30 19:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by Starsfan14 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 10 wks it kinda hard to keep a schedule...but having a schedule is easier on you and your child...I always fed my son like every 3-4 hours then it was just every 4 hrs...my sister did not do a scheduel w/ her son and he would eat like 2 oz her and 2 oz there and then she made it to were she put him on a 3.5 hr schedule and it made it so much easier on her and her son seeemed to be happier.... You son sound like he has put himself on a little schedule so you dont need to change it just stay consistant!!
I did not keep this schedule at night time...if he slept i let him sleep i never woke him up to eat from day 1!!
2007-05-30 10:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by tll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only feed my daughter when she was hungry. I didn't see any reason in waking her up just because it had been so long since the last time she'd feed. You and him both need your sleep.
2007-05-30 10:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by shorty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 16 month old nurses on demand and always has... His regular meals are pretty routine though :)
2007-05-30 11:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On-demand is best, it teaches babies to follow their own cues and trust themselves. It helps develop self-esteem and healthy eating habits. Good for you mom! Keep it up!
2007-05-30 10:10:58 · answer #10 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋