How long do you breastfeed your baby for at a time?

Question

Me, about 20-30 mins each side. Sometimes he only needs to eat from one side but most of the time, he doesn't get satisfied until he eats from both.

Answer

Wow! My daughter has only ever done 8-10 first side and anywhere up to 6 minutes the second side. At first I was told to make her go longer, but then she was throwing a lot up or just getting really fussy and refusing. She gaining weight really well so I've been told not to worry about the amount of time and just to feed her until she refuses :)

Answer

Wow! And I thought I nursed for a long time! Usually 18-24 minutes on one side and 4-12 on the second.

Answer

Honestly, when I try to time it I forget what time we started 😂 so I let her eat until she unlatches herself, give her a second, & try to latch her to the other side. If she wants more she will continue & if she doesn't she unlatches again!

How long do you breastfeed your baby for at a time?

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