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Question

My baby is 8 weeks old today. He is still eating every 2 hours for 15-20 minutes a feed. Is this okay? Everything I am reading js saying it should be every 3 hours and 4-5 ounces each time. When I pump and give him a bottle he usually only eats 3-4 ounces. He’s gaining weight just fine but I would really like the longer stretches especially going back to work soon....

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It’s normal unfortunately. And the things you’re seeing that say 4-5 oz each time are most likely for formula. Breast milk doesn’t have to be gradually increased like formula since breast milk adapts to baby’s needs. The general rule for breast milk is 1-1.5 ounces per hour. 
My daughter is 5 1/2 months old and is still only taking 4-4.5 oz in a bottle. When she nurses, it’s anywhere from every 2 hours to every 4 depending on the the day

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So normal. My daughter is EBF and never really took more than 2.5oz until 3 months.

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The stretches don’t really get longer for breastfed babies. 🤷🏻‍♀️I go back to work in 2.5 months and I’m trying to stock up.

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That’s normal. Breastfed babies digest breastmilk pretty quickly so they have to eat often, usually between 2 and 3 hours. My baby is 4 months old now and eats every 3. When he has a bottle at daycare he eats 3oz. As breastfed babies grow, they don’t need a bigger quantity/portion of milk. Our milk actually changes and becomes more caloric. So they can continue to eat the same amount, up until around 6 months old and they start eating solids too.

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Just feed on demand and don’t worry about what you read on the net!!!

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Okay thank you guys! Makes me feel better!

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