up arrow Return to top of page FREQUENCY Why does my baby want to eat ALL THE TIME?
• In the first 2-6 weeks, eating every 2-3 hours is common – your baby stomach is small and breast milk is easily digested. • Sometimes babies will eat every ½ to 1 hour for several hours and then sleep for 3-4 hours. • If your baby is eating more often, it is probably a growth spurt. Frequent feedings tell the mother’s body to make more milk. It is supply and demand, and the more the baby nurses, the more milk your body produces for the next day. It won’t be like this forever – as the baby grows, the feedings spread out and take less time. Your breasts will get used to the milk being there, the fullness will calm down – don’t worry, the milk is still there. Site Coordinator: BrestfeedingWebAdmin@ihs.
