Babies: 0 - 3 Months

does fast nipple flow = eating more?

My DD takes a while to eat and lately she just lays there and plays with the nipple.  I took that as she was done, but a few minutes later she's crying and takes the rest of the bottle down.  I tried the medium flow nipple and she does fine and is quick now.  But it seems like she's eating more now (4oz instead of 3 every 2 hours).  She doesn't spit it up, so maybe she just needs a faster nipple AND more food?  She never really cried for more after she finished her 3 oz feedings.  I just don't want her chugging all that food when she really doesn't need it.  Will this mean she will eat more and go longer b/tween feedings?  I guess I can try this but just wanted to see what people said about it.  TIA! 

Re: does fast nipple flow = eating more?

  • Maybe because she was working harder with the slow flow nipple she was tired after eating and therefore did not cry for more? I wouldn't be too concerned with overeating as long as she is showing she wants more. If she starts spitting up frequently then I would go back to less :)
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