[CappucinoGirl]

I have always fed DD every 4hrs. I usually let her lead the feed routine and just go along with her pattens which for the most part is a spot on 4 hr feeds and a bit longer over night, usually 5-6hrs.

However lately she seems to be going 5hrs or 5 1/2 hrs (has even had one or two longer spurts when we've been out)during the day between feeds before making any indication that she wants feeding.

I usually feed her every 4hrs without waiting for hunger signs, just because I know she is due. But I have been letting her lead the way lately trying to establish her own routine and fitting it in with any outings I have.

So my question is, should I let her go that long between feeds or should I feed her every 4 hours? She usually has one side per feed and completely drains it, I have an abundant supply and fast letdown so she gets a fair dose per feed I imagine...she's always content and milk drunk after.

Should I expect that as she gets older she'll be happier to go longer stretches between feeds and this is probably what's going on?

TIA, Naomi.

[~Fuzjuz~]

Hi

DS is just over 5months & has been going anywhere from 4-8hrly during the day/night. He weighed 3.3kg at birth & is 7.2kgs now. Is happy, alert, lots of wet & pooey nappies so I'm happy that he can go more than 4hrs a lot of the time.

He has just started on solids too. Which he is enjoying.

Not sure if I've helped but sounds fine to me. I'm no expert though.

[lucky 2]

Hi, this new pattern may change again during a growth spurt, but if your bub has a great output as pp described, no problem, if your breasts aren't so happy then you can hand express off a little bit of milk to ease any discomfort and wait for bub to feed. If she is well, I'm sure she is getting just what she needs.