Feeding advice

[Tallulahc]

Hi all, my baby is 6 days old but feeding every two hours and sometimes more but only lasting about 10 mins a feed. Do you think this is enough? I'm worrying he is just using me for comfort. Thank you.

[Fiver]

Congratulations on your new baby and welcome!

At 6 days old, that's pretty good!  Babies like to feed frequently to start with.  You may find that feeds get a little longer (or even shorter!) as time goes on.
Are you offering both breasts at each feed?

[*Ali*]

Sounds pretty normal to me.

[lauradj]

Sorry to pop in to this conversation but thank you for asking this question Tallulahc!  My little one is 9 days old and I was wondering the same thing.  I'm so preoccupied with making sure he's getting enough food, I'm a bit of a worry wart!  Sometimes he eats for 25 minutes and then today it's been all short feeds, 10-15minutes.  Sometimes I wish he was clear so I could be sure!

[*Ali*]

If he is having plenty of wet nappies and growing then I'm sure it is just fine.