advice on bf/formula/baby constantly feeding.......
Ok so as the subject states I am in dire need of help!!!! I have a 17day old who manages a good sleep during the day (times on a daily basis changes, but can be up to 6 hours) which sometimes has me waking her after 3 hours to give her a feed....firstly is this a good thing or should I just leave her be and wait for her to wake up for a feed?, she is usually awake from about 6pm to 9.30 where she then nods off for the night, she wakes up about every 2 half - 3 hours wanting feeding, my main problem is that when she is awake during the day I feel like she constantly wants feeding, we do the changing nappies/cuddles/attempts and sleep and entertainment but when you succumb to feeding she is happy, this goes in cycles of every 45mins to 1hour!!!! I have now opted for the breast substitute aptimel to use in conjunction with breastfeeding to see if this will give her a more substantial feed but is anyone else having this problem??? or has anyone got any advice??? x
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If she is waking every 2.5 - 3 hours during the night, i'd say she's not having enough in the day. I wouldn't let her sleep for more than 4 hours between feeds during the day, and I would say always breast feed her first rather than give formula. The problem with offering formula top ups is that she then may go longer between feeds, but you'll milk supply will adjust to that and you'll get into a viscious circle!
It does feel like they are constantly feeding at this age, but it does get better.
She won't be like this for long, but I'd let her feed as much as she needs to.
Make sure you are eating and drinking plenty (especially drinking) as this also helps your milk supply.
I used to struggle at night times (around 9-10pm) and would feel like I had run out of milk and so I did introduce a bottle, but not until she was 4 weeks old.
They arent like this for long, it soon gets to the stage where they only want you once a day, so definately make the most of it!!
Hope that helps....
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