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How long does your baby nurse?

MelandRich07MelandRich07
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DS used to nurse for about 10-15 minutes each feeding, but since Wednesday, it's only been about 5-10 minutes each feeding.  He is still nursing at the same frequency, but just wondering about the change in length of time...we have our 2 month visit on Monday, so I'll ask the doc but just looking for any reasons now.  Thanks!
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Re: How long does your baby nurse?

  • TimsMayBrideTimsMayBride member
    Sounds like he's getting more efficient.  My DS usually nurses 10-15 min, occasionally 20-30 or 5-10.  As long as he seems full and content I'm happy!
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  • anynamenottakenanynamenottaken
    sometimes its 5-10 minutes - sometimes he'll close his eyes and eat forever (45-55 minutes!!). I hear the feedings get shorter as they get older because they become more efficient!
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  • Soon2BMrsNSoon2BMrsN member
    Overnight, my DS is all business... 8-10 minutes on each side and he's done.  During the day, it's a different story -- it often takes him 45-60 minutes to eat.
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  • may5706bridemay5706bride
    at my BF class yesterday i asked this....he went from 10-15 min, to 10 min to 5 min.....she said ditto to above posters, he has gotten more efficient and that he gets all he needs in those 5 min. If your baby gets hungry again soon after though, try to offer him the boob againor the other one after he latches off the 5 min..........
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