Newborn cluster feeding

kristen77 · Apr 10th, 2012, 08:08 AM

Hi girls

My son is 7 weeks old & cluster feeds in the evenings between about 5.30-9.30pm. He's been doing this for the last 3-4 weeks. My toddler goes to bed at 7pm, so it makes his bedtime very tricky as my OH often isn't home until after 7pm. I wondered roughly how long this will go on for? I've been trying to remember things from when my 2 year old was little but I've forgotten everything

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Ozzieshunni · Apr 10th, 2012, 08:23 AM

It varies baby to baby. Mine lasted 12 weeks. Is there any way you could get a sling and learn to feed baby in there? There are some awesome videos on youtube

CandyDay · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:35 AM

I second the using a sling to breastfeed. I used a ring sling with my newborn for feeding in the evenings. I have a 4 year old as well and he needs to have his bedtime routine at the time when she would be doing her clusterfeeding. That made it easier for me and she became a part of his routine, she could drink while I read to him etc. And I would get his pajamas on real quick while she took a little break in her feeding. Also if you usually do a snack time during that time then get it ready to go before she starts clusterfeeding. Fill up a cup with juice for your son so its ready if/when he needs it. Cut up veggies or whatever you want to snack on for yourself during that feeding time so that its pre-prepared before the clustering starts.

Ozzieshunni · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:42 AM

It's what I plan to do for number two

kristen77 · Apr 10th, 2012, 14:00 PM

Thanks ladies, not sure my littlie is enough of a pro at BFing yet to feed from a sling? How old would you say they'd have to be? X

Ozzieshunni · Apr 10th, 2012, 14:07 PM

I know women that have done it from newborn

It's a matter of positioning.

CandyDay · Apr 10th, 2012, 14:54 PM

agree with PP just gotta get the correct position. I started using mine at 2 and half months (cause that's when I got it) I could have used it sooner then that though.

Jims_Girl · Apr 10th, 2012, 17:29 PM

I've been feeding my little lad since 3 weeks whilst in his sling as I have to do my horses... I have a wrap, once you get the hang of tying the wrap and positioning baby all you pretty much have to do is get your boob out

Worth a go!

mrsthomas623 · Apr 10th, 2012, 19:35 PM

Bfing in a sling?? Man! I need 3 pillows and both hands to get him on the boob!

kristen77 · Apr 11th, 2012, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsthomas623

Bfing in a sling?? Man! I need 3 pillows and both hands to get him on the boob!

!! It does get easier (I seem to remember!) x

Any sling recommendations for this? Xx

Apr 10th, 2012, 08:08 AM	#1
kristen77 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,122	Newborn cluster feeding Hi girls My son is 7 weeks old & cluster feeds in the evenings between about 5.30-9.30pm. He's been doing this for the last 3-4 weeks. My toddler goes to bed at 7pm, so it makes his bedtime very tricky as my OH often isn't home until after 7pm. I wondered roughly how long this will go on for? I've been trying to remember things from when my 2 year old was little but I've forgotten everything . X

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CandyDay Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 565	I second the using a sling to breastfeed. I used a ring sling with my newborn for feeding in the evenings. I have a 4 year old as well and he needs to have his bedtime routine at the time when she would be doing her clusterfeeding. That made it easier for me and she became a part of his routine, she could drink while I read to him etc. And I would get his pajamas on real quick while she took a little break in her feeding. Also if you usually do a snack time during that time then get it ready to go before she starts clusterfeeding. Fill up a cup with juice for your son so its ready if/when he needs it. Cut up veggies or whatever you want to snack on for yourself during that feeding time so that its pre-prepared before the clustering starts.

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kristen77 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,122	Thanks ladies, not sure my littlie is enough of a pro at BFing yet to feed from a sling? How old would you say they'd have to be? X

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Ozzieshunni Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19,286	I know women that have done it from newborn It's a matter of positioning.

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CandyDay Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 565	agree with PP just gotta get the correct position. I started using mine at 2 and half months (cause that's when I got it) I could have used it sooner then that though.

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Jims_Girl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 801	I've been feeding my little lad since 3 weeks whilst in his sling as I have to do my horses... I have a wrap, once you get the hang of tying the wrap and positioning baby all you pretty much have to do is get your boob out Worth a go!

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mrsthomas623 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio, US Posts: 4,163	Bfing in a sling?? Man! I need 3 pillows and both hands to get him on the boob!

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