Bf question

[Mrsstuart01]

When Fin is feeding he rarely empties my breast then seems hungry about 1 1/2 hour later. When he is feeding he'll fall asleep and it's difficult to wake him up. What do you suggest to get him to eat more? Xx

 

[Hope81]

You can try to have him only in his nappy while bf, also tickle a little his feet, stroke his cheek etc. you can also brake the feed in 2 parts. Feed wind and when he gets sleepy put down on the playgym with only his nappy to have a kick then 10 min later try one more time

 

[pinkyprincess]

When Tyler was younger he'd eat little and often it's was only 6 weeks he'd go 2 hours between feeds and 12(?) 3 hours. I can't see tickers but I'd say that's pretty normal.

At one point Tyler would feed play sleep for half an hour up again for food over the space of an hour!!!

 

[Nurse 26]

Harry was the same when young, fed little and often, only at 10 weeks he started going longer, feeds every 3 hours now

You could try stripping him off for feed.

 

[Kayelle]

Brian does this, so if I cant wake him I put him down and just feed again when he asks, I assume its ok as he's happy!

 

[Mrs. KM]

Is it 1 1/2 from the end of the last feed or beginning? K usually went 1 1/2 to 2 hours from beginning of feed to beginning of feed. I think this is quite typical until 3-4 months. Xx

 

[Mrsstuart01]

That's not so bad then. I'm terrible for looking at routines in books and thinking they should be achievable. And the book suggests every 3 hours at 4 weeks old.
He did have a good big feed not long ago but then threw up after it! (unusual for him), so was unsure do I keep feeding assuming he has none or just leave him. I chose to feed him more- is that what you'd do? Xx

 

[pinkyprincess]

I've always ignored the books I've found the routines more suited to ffing (dunno what book it is tho) I've always followed my babies lead. If worried contact a bf group

 

[Mrsstuart01]

It's the whisperer book I do go to a bf group and they seem happy as he's putting on lots of weight. Just trying to get him to go a bit longer at night and the book suggests if he eats more during the day he won't need as much at night- up 3 times after he finally went down at 12- am I being unrealistic when he's only 4 1/2 weeks old? Xx

 

[pinkyprincess]

Tyler's only just gone from 5 awakenings to 2-3 and he's nearly 6 months! He's a terrible sleeper so don't take sleep advice from me lol!!

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Tyler's only just gone from 5 awakenings to 2-3 and he's nearly 6 months! He's a terrible sleeper so don't take sleep advice from me lol!!

Poor you!! Maybe I should just shut up and be happy! It could always be worse!! Xx

 

[pinkyprincess]

Oh I didn't mean it like that! Just saying that if it's to do with sleep I don't have a clue lol!

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Oh I didn't mean it like that! Just saying that if it's to do with sleep I don't have a clue lol!

I didn't take it like that! It's hard to convey humour in text! I really don't have it bad compared to some, I just look forward to the days when he sleeps through! Might be a way to go yet xc

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Should he be fully emptying the breast each time he feeds or is that normal too? Xx

 

[l_maclean]

G has never emptied each breast. She's 4months now and has only just hit the 3hours. At 4weeks I'd say your timing is fine. Xxx


On my iPhone - so cant see tickers

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Thanks Hun xx

 

[jojo_2012]

If baby is still latched on pull the nipple back a bit (not with a finger), that tends to get them drinking again rather than sucking, it was a good tip I got from a BF consultant.

Also Lewis gets lazy sometimes and I carry him around while I'm feeding him so he's looking about it makes him drink more when he usually would have given up. Sitting on a dining room chair in the middle of the room rather than a sofa has the same effect.

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Good tips, thanks xx