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When to nurse and when not to

kamirabluekamirablue member
in February 2015 Moms
My baby is almost 7 weeks and many times I don't know exactly when she is hungry and when she is not. She mouths a lot and does use a pacifier sometimes. She also feeds erratically, sometimes going 3-4 hrs and sometimes constantly wanting something. It's hard on my supply when she feeds like that and psychologically it's hard on my to take out my breasts all the time. I get frustrated when she is fussy and mouthing and I give her my breast and she doesn't do much. Anyway, besides the obvious of crying does anyone have any advice? Should I make her stick to a schedule and not give her my breasts whenever she mouths and won't take a paci?
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Re: When to nurse and when not to

  • PerrisWheelPerrisWheel member
    I breast feed as well . My LO is 8 weeks and I feed him on demand . I had a problem with my grandmother telling me he is ALWAYS hungry but that's not really true .
    My son did a lot of that . Act like he's hungry and when you put him on the breast hell just sit there sorta .
    If she takes the paci great but a lot of time when they are this young YOU are their pacifier . And it's also close to impossible to over feed a breastfed baby because they simply will not take it .

    I would keep giving it to her when she acts like she wants it . Even if she doesn't take it . It could be a comfort thing .
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  • junebugjamjunebugjam member
    I also feed on demand, but I've noticed my LO sucking on his hands lately when he's not hungry. He refuses a paci no matter how hard I try, so I assume he's just comforting himself. I don't know what the answer is. If you're feeling stressed about feeding her all the time, maybe it's time to start supplementing a little to give yourself a break. There's no award for EBF. Do what works for you.
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  • cinnamonstick12cinnamonstick12 member
    I went through something similar with my daughter. She is 4.5 weeks. What has helped me is watching the clock while she's eating to make sure she spends more than 10 minutes eating on one side before burping and switching. I also pay attention to the time between feedings to try to wait at least 90 min to two hours between feedings. If she has had three or more short feeding cycles in a row and is still fussy, I assume she needs sleep more than food. Then I put her in her swing or tie her to me in a woven wrap to try to get her to sleep for at least an hour. It's not a strict schedule, but it has helped regulate her feedings a little.
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  • PerrisWheelPerrisWheel member
    My son sucks his fingers now too . And I was told by some not to let him do this because it's a hard habit to break . I was told by others that sucking his fingers Is a 'self soothing' technique and it will help in the long run because he'll be able to soothe himself instead of needing someone to help . He's pediatrician actually puts his hand to his mouth during a check up if he starts fussing . Try different things like music or a tv show or something to help soothe or put her to sleep so she'll need the breast less .
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