Feeding - How often @ 5 weeks old

[mama2b]

Lucas is now going longer between feeds and I just wondered what the average amount of time is you should leave them before waking them if at all ?

Today he had some ebm at 12 approx 4 oz and has been asleep since then, in the last few days he has gone from feeding every 2 1/2 - 3 hrs to 3 - 4hrs. Is this about right ?

 

[Mervs Mum]

Sounds fine hun. No need to wake a sleeping baby but if it were me I wouldnt let him go longer than 6 hours during the day. If he sleeps longer at night let him!

 

[lozzy55]

I totally agree with the last post. I would def wake during the day if it's getting close to 6 hours but at night, as long as nappy is wet in the morning, then I'd happily let him sleep. You might have a good sleeper on your hands x x

 

[mama2b]

I now have to re-program my body clock as I still keep waking up every 2 1/2 hours thinking he wants feeding !

 

[lozzy55]

Lol, you poor thing! It's amazing how your body gets so used to getting up. Imagine doing that pre-baby x