Baby "snacking" instead of full feedings?

Question

Hello!

My 9-week old EBF baby has usually fed pretty consistently for 25-45 minutes for a full feeding every 2-4 hours. I know they're supposed to get more efficient as they grow, but he has started (what I can only assume is) "snacking".

For the last 2 days he hasn't fed longer than 10 minutes every 30 min- 2 hours... even throughout the night. I can't get him to stay on longer, and he acts like he's finished (won't stay latched any longer), but then will give all the hunger cues 30ish minutes later! This is frustrating, because we got on a pretty consistent schedule a week before this (Moms on call).

Anyone else going through this or have any suggestions? Thanks!!

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Growth spurt?

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My baby does this most days actually! Especially in the evening.

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Mine is doing the same too. So tiring. I need help too

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This was happening with me when my little one was about a month old. I wore her in the ergo baby for 2 hours (she sleeps in there every time) to "reset" her schedule. She woke up hungry and fed all the way through and we haven't had that problem again yet.

We also use a pacifier sometimes between feeds to hold her off a little until it's closer to when she should be eating if she's showing hunger cues too soon.

good luck!!!

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Growthspurt?

Baby "snacking" instead of full feedings?

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