Diaper Swappers

nicolejshannon · 02-21-2012, 07:53 AM

Is it normal for my dd to shorten her nursing time by half? She used to nurse 10 minutes on each side, but it's now more like 5-7 on side one and either that or less on side two. We are still nursing every two hours (sometimes more frequently) during the day.
She is on the low side for her weight (dr doesn't seem to be concerned) at 11-12 lbs at 4 months old and I've also dealt with supplies issues so I want to make sure she is getting enough... I was worried since she's not nursing for very long.

tibeca · 02-21-2012, 01:26 PM

Most babies cut their nursing time as they become more efficient. If she is satisfied after nursing, gaining along her own growth curve, pooping and peeing, then all is well!

MamaJax2010 · 02-21-2012, 06:14 PM

She is fine. Its normal that they don't nurse as long as they get older...they get better at it!

deezee02 · 02-21-2012, 08:02 PM

I would do a before and after feed weigh. This started with my ds too, and he is now loosing weight (between 4 and 6 months)

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02-21-2012, 07:53 AM	#1
nicolejshannon Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Shortening nursing time? Is it normal for my dd to shorten her nursing time by half? She used to nurse 10 minutes on each side, but it's now more like 5-7 on side one and either that or less on side two. We are still nursing every two hours (sometimes more frequently) during the day. She is on the low side for her weight (dr doesn't seem to be concerned) at 11-12 lbs at 4 months old and I've also dealt with supplies issues so I want to make sure she is getting enough... I was worried since she's not nursing for very long. __________________ WOTH Mom and AF Wife to beautiful dd (15 months) with one on the way! (EDD 7/3/13)

02-21-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
tibeca Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,590 Ratings: 49 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Shortening nursing time? Most babies cut their nursing time as they become more efficient. If she is satisfied after nursing, gaining along her own growth curve, pooping and peeing, then all is well!

02-21-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
MamaJax2010 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 255 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	She is fine. Its normal that they don't nurse as long as they get older...they get better at it! __________________ SAHM to 2 wonderful boys, Luke: 9-17-04, Daniel: 3-15-11, and our angel Vanessa: 4-12-10

02-21-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
deezee02 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,706 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I would do a before and after feed weigh. This started with my ds too, and he is now loosing weight (between 4 and 6 months) Sent from my iPod touch using DS Forum __________________ Mel, SAHM to DS 10/06, Hyploplastic Left Heart Syndrome, DD 7/09, & DS 8/11. Come earn extra cash with me!!!!!!!ebates swagging .

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