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EAT => Bottle Feeding => Topic started by: ellenaaron on March 14, 2006, 17:11:41 pm
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Hi all,
How long does it take for your baby to take a full bottle? Do any of your babies drink a full bottle in 5 minutes? I'm particularly interested to hear your answers for babies in the 2 month-old range.
The reason I ask is because my dd, who breastfeeds, lately refuses to nurse for more than 5 minutes total, and I'm wondering if it's possible that she is getting a full feed in 5 minutes. I figure if a baby can drink a full bottle in 5 minutes, then a full feed in 5 minutes of nursing might be possible too.
I'm really worried about my daughter, so your help is really appreciated!
~Ellen
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Ellen,
I really think it's hard to compare bf babies and bottle fed babies in regards to time.
Have you checked out kellymom.com ? That site has some valuable resources for bf mamas and you may find some answers there.
I read your post over on the bfing forum and I think if you are very concerned with her time, that you should contact your dr ASAP. I guess you need to trust your gut instinct on this one. I think if she's having the correct number of wet and dirties as I think you mentioned, then she is getting what she needs. The other option is to contact a Lactation consultant or a breast feeding clinic and have your daughter weighed before you nurse her and then after, so that way you will know exactly how many ozs she has had.
I hope that helps.
{{hugs}}
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Weighing her before and after a feed is a great idea...I wonder if I could just do that at the doctor's office, since it's right down the street from me?
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I think that's a great idea. Call and get in there so you can rest your worries.