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Offline eireann74

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How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« on: March 14, 2008, 16:58:16 pm »
my LO feeds pretty fast, sometimes 12-15 minutes for both sides. wondering what the average is for all other EASY babies...?
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2008, 17:08:19 pm »
My son is almost 5 months old and has been the same since very early on.  My doula/lactation consultant said some babies can drain a side in 5-7 minutes.  My son certainly doesn't hang around and once he is done he is done.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2008, 17:36:38 pm »
Mine takes 40 minutes, but that's because she's sleepy. She probably drinks for 15 minutes in that time, and I only do a single breast per feed.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2008, 17:54:34 pm »
My DS (12 weeks) takes 5-10 minutes.  7 is his average.  At first I thought this was way to short and was trying for his whole awake time to get him to eat more, but finally gave up.  Since he maintains his 3 hour routine and generally only has one middle-of-the-night feed, I assume he's getting enough!
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2008, 18:37:47 pm »
At 3.5 months - I'd estimate 5-7 minutes is pretty typical. Sometimes not even 5 minutes though. She's getting enough. I do have a fast letdown/ flow.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2008, 18:49:48 pm »
My 22 wk. ds takes about 5 min. each side.  At bedtime, he takes 20 min. from each side.  And during the night, I stop him at 10 min. per side. Heather
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2008, 19:29:49 pm »
thank God. I thought it was fine, but then in BWSAYP she talks about 15 mins being too short. ah well.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2008, 21:00:45 pm »
Quote from: eireann74 on March 14, 2008, 19:29:49 pm
thank God. I thought it was fine, but then in BWSAYP she talks about 15 mins being too short. ah well.
I was paranoid about that too! My LO has been a very efficient eater from the start. She was around the 8 min mark for a long time. Now at 11 months she drains a side in 2-3mins. 5-8mins for both sides tops.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2008, 04:50:40 am »
All I can say is "MUST BE NICE" My lo takes at least 30-40 minutes.
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2008, 19:04:52 pm »
hi! great thread. my ebf dd is 3.5 months old and has also always been a pretty efficient eater. early on it was 10min per side average.

I've noticed however that, over the past couple weeks, feeds have getting shorter, especially daytime - dream feed still tends to be 10-15 mins per side, if I can even get her to do a second side - and I started wondering if it could be a supply issue. especially because some days I feel quite full, other days rather flacid, even though I always drink lots of water. diapers still seem normal so I figured I'd roll with it and and as long as lo still has her pudgy cheeks I know she's well fed.  ;)

anyway, today, three feeds were 5 minutes each side and when I tried to get her to go longer she just fussed. in fact, that's one of the reasons I got online this evening....this thread reassures!

so I guess I can count myself in the lucky crowd! :)
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Re: How long does it take for your LO to do a feed?
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2008, 19:19:48 pm »
I has always been quick.  I didn't trust that early on b/c J was slow.  I takes about 5 min/side now (10 mo).  When he was younger, it was around 10 min/side.  I do have to say it's convenient, since I've got a toddler running around!  :D

Remember, you're looking for satisfaction, sufficient wet diapers, and healthy growth.  Sounds like all is well.  :)
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