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Offline sawyersmomma

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7 wks 6 feedings
« on: July 05, 2009, 22:07:05 pm »
Hello,
My 7 almost 8 wk old son has dropped from 8 then to 7 then to 6 feedings a day.  He's over 11 lbs & had been gaining weight really well.  Is it a problem if he's only eating 6 times a day?
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Re: 7 wks 6 feedings
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2009, 23:01:31 pm »
I would say that 6 feeds would be the absolute minimum for his age, but if he's eating really well, then it could be enough.  You want to make sure that:
1. He has at least 7 very wet diapers during a 24 hr period.
2.  Comes off the breast satisfied and is able to last at least 3 hrs between daytime feeds.
3. Is meeting developmental milestones and sleeping well.
4. Is gaining weight well.

If that is okay, then he's probably getting enough.
Erin
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