How long do newborns feed for?

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During their first few days of life, how long do the feedings typically last?

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Pretty much constantly. Any time my son cried, I’d put him on the boob. It helps establish a good supply and bring your milk in. It’s totally normal for them to feed all the time in the beginning.

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I felt like my baby was literally on the boob 24/7 for his first 3 days of life. Lol.

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About 40 minutes out of every hour, with some breaks.

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I'm bottle feeding, but my newborn ate for maybe 10-15 minutes every 2-4 hours (1 - 1.5oz) in the first few days.

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My son was always a very fast, efficient nurser so he would only nurse for about 10-15 mind every 2-3 hrs. He gained weight rapidly and weighed 15lbs 10oz by 8 weeks old.

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It varies greatly, depending on your baby...I think my son would feed for around 30 minutes at a time in the beginning and then it went down from there.

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I son was eating every hour and a half for almost an hour a sitting. It was exhausting. It’s now much more spaced out at 5 1/2 months. Grab some snacks, a big water bottle and get used to sitting in one spot for hours, because that pretty much how it will be for the first month or two.

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I had a 5 hour cluster feed each day for the 1st 2 days. then my milk came in and it's so much easier after that!

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My son fed for 15-20 mins the first two weeks then went up to 30minutes each feeding. he just turned three months and now we’re down to 15 mins each side. he falls asleep most of the time so we feed every hour

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My boy used from 20-45minutes each time.

How long do newborns feed for?

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