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How To Prevent My Baby From Sleeping While Feeding?
Question: My baby is 3 weeks old. I have few queries.
1. He feeds for 40-45 mins. After around 25 mins, he starts to sleep but doesnt leave the breast either. Should I stop the suction in 20 mins?
2. Should I feed 10 mins one side and 10 mins other side?
3. Baby sleeps continously for 4-5 hrs in the night. Should I wake him up inbetween and feed?
Brief Answer:
relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Firstly I congratulate you on arrival of new family member.
-it takes some times for young infants to regulate their feeding pattern.
-normally baby should take feeding for 15 to 20minutes at one time and then again feed after 2 hours during day time.
- give feeding from one breast at a time,empty it completely because hind milk is rich in fat and help in gaining weight
-it is common for babies to fall asleep while taking feed,wake him by gently tickling on back of ear,sole .
- during night time give feed at interval of 4 to 5 hours.
Hope I have answered your query,let me know if you have any further question.
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless....
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply.
So, should I break the feeding after 20 to 30 mins?because he doesnt leave even after 45 mins sometimes.
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up.
Yes feed for 20 to 25 min and stop after that.
Burp him properly for 10 to 15 minutes.
Hope this helps.let me know if I can help you further.
Happy parenting!!!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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