Is it normal for a 6 week old to only nurse for 4-5 minutes every 2-3 hrs?

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My daughter ate/eats like that and she's 7months now! As my doctor put it "she likes to snack" - I said "just like mom!" 😂😂

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I have a fast let down and what I call a greedy baby... I could be engorged and my baby would clear it out within 7 minutes easily, burp and move on. I also have severe oversupply issues and only feed from one breast at a time! So it really depends.

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Is he falling asleep or just being done/unlatching

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Yes it's fine. It depends on baby's age, how fast your letdown is, and how efficient they are at transferring. If you're worried though just keep an eye on the number of diapers. 6 week old babies should have a minimum of 6 wet diapers a day if you're using disposable and 4-5 if you're cloth diapering.

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My 8, almost 9 month old still only nurses for 5 minutes each side at a time... sometimes a little longer

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Only a few minutes every few hours is kind of not enough food though, unless she's getting a ton at once 😳 it's usually around 15-30 min each session?

Is it normal for a 6 week old to only nurse for 4-5 minutes every 2-3 hrs?

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