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Q&A: How often should I feed my baby?

I'm a new mom, how do I know when to feed my baby? How often will she eat?

Re: I'm a new mom, how do I know when to feed my baby? How often will she eat?

The Breastfeeding Expert

There's no clear-cut answer except: When your baby is hungry, feed him. Most babies want to nurse irregularly at first. It might be every hour or even half-hour for part of the day with one long four- to five-hour sleep stretch, so you'll have to watch your own baby's cues. You should feed him as often as he's hungry -- even if you feel like you're feeding around the clock. And go ahead and wake him up for a feeding if he sleeps past five hours in the first few days. Breast milk is digested pretty fast -- much faster than formula -- so breastfed babies will be hungry more often than babes on the bottle. Eventually (within a month or two of baby's birth), your milk supply will build up, baby's stomach will grow, and baby will learn to nurse more efficiently -- all factors that will probably stretch your time between feedings.

After that first week, it's okay to let your little one snooze for up to five hours in the night without feeding (if you're so lucky), as long as he's eating eight to 12 times a day. And after about four weeks, you're free to let baby sleep as long as he wants at night, provided that his growth is on track.

Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA

Q&A: How often should I feed my baby?

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Q&A: How often should I feed my baby?

If you are breastfeeding so often she is undoubtedly building up your supply, as the more she feeds, the more milk will be produced. Check, however, that she is latched on well to ensure that she is getting the fattier hindmilk as well as thirst-quenching foremilk. Your baby may well be reaching a growth spurt at five weeks and is genuinely hungrier. It's important to offer the breast when she needs it so that the quantity of milk you produce changes to match her requirements. Your supply should go up in between 24 and 48 hours. Your baby also needs to be able to determine the length of her feeds and regulate her own appetite so it is vital that she is allowed to finish on one breast before starting the next. This means again that she is likely to be taking the more nourishing hindmilk as well as the foremilk. (Read here for how to tell when your baby's finished feeding). Sometimes, however, she may opt for short as well as long feeds, as we would when choosing a snack rather than a full three-course dinner. Bear in mind that, at five weeks, your baby's stomach is tiny and she is only physically able to accommodate small amounts of food. As well as this, breastmilk is very easily digested and absorbed into the system. Two hourly feeding certainly does not mean that there is anything wrong with your milk - but you may need to check your baby's latching on technique, to make sure that she is feeding effectively. Over the next few weeks a pattern of feeding may emerge, but do not be disheartened if this takes longer to establish than expected, as, even as adults, our intake changes daily. Babies tend to go longer between feeds when they become more proficient and expert at emptying the breast and when they become more interested and stimulated by their surroundings.

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Q&A: How often should I feed my baby?

Feeding your baby should be a bonding experience with both mom and baby should enjoy. Limiting yourself to a schedule can be frustrating and quite harsh. Listen to your baby's non-verbal cues. Notice before your baby gets fussy and hungry. Nursing on-demand is a challenge, nonetheless it will bring you the best rewards. Whenever you think your baby is ready to be breastfeed offer the breast. 6-8 wet diapers should be a good indicator if your baby is receiving proper nourishment.

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