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Title: How much sucking does he need?
Post by: M&M's Ima on November 20, 2005, 10:46:01 am

Can six week old be finished nursing after 4-6 minutes? After that he slows down and it seems he's just pacifying. (Not much swallowing, though he still swallows a little.) Can I take him off after such a short time?

Also, since he doesn't take a pacifier, should I allow him extra suckling time?
thanx

Title: How much sucking does he need?
Post by: annamum on November 20, 2005, 18:58:32 pm

Yes, they can be done in 4-6 minutes, my dd was always finished in 5 minutes. But if you say he is slowing down and still swallowing I would let him stay for a while longer on your breast to get more. I think you can let him suck for the sole purpose of pacifying for a little while because this will help increase your supply and as long as he doesn't go to sleep that way you don't create a habbit.

Babies have a strong need to suck and some find their thumb early, some use a pacifier and some thrive on mom's breast. In early weeks, I wouldn't worry about it. Later, do what you think is the best for the two of you.