should i still be feeding him 12 to 20 min on each breast? most of the time he feeds for only 10 min , and he doesnt empty the breast is that ok, and also is it ok to feed him only 5 to 7 times a day? thanks
2007-11-30 17:19:33 · 4 answers · asked by moon_07 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Whenever he wants, however long he wants. Make sure you check if he has a burp. Today my son (2 1/2 mos old) nursed for only 5 - 10 minutes a few times on one side, then for like, 20 long minutes on both. It's okay if he doesn't empy the breast everytime. If he's just had a growth spurt, you might have more milk than he needs. I just feed one side and if he doesn't want more, I start on that same side for a bit then give him the other side. I usually give him the other side when he slows down because it comes out faster and will "top him off" - it's my wish to make him last longer. :)
2007-11-30 18:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by only1bub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feed him on demand. If he finishes after ten minutes on each breast and wants to feed five to seven times a day, that's perfectly fine. Your supply will adjust so that he's emptying the breast after only ten minutes if he consistently nurses for that long each time.
2007-11-30 17:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by silver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should feed him as often as he indicates that he's hungry (don't wait for crying - that's a late cue), and let him nurse for as long as he wants to. He doesn't need to 'empty' the breast.
2007-11-30 17:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As often as he wants to eat. He will stop when he is full.
2007-11-30 17:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋