Breastfeeding frequency?
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I'm no expert but sounds to me like he's naturally weaning onto food and that's all good. You can always ring HV and ask them before changing anything? X
@Kerry I've tried this but he just pulls on and off and wriggles around. Its like he just can't be bothered/too distracted but this is every feed no matter what time of day/before food etc
@Jas I asked them and they said it was normal but I feel like they say most things are normal :/ they said he was good weight and healthy so maybe I need to stop stressin
Hmm how about change position? Have you tried the side lying position in the bed so there are less distractions...that's all I can think of
My baby’s biggest feeds are both first thing in the morning, and last thing before bed. Could it be because your baby is having formula before bed, that’s largely replacing the breastmilk? Especially as it takes longer to digest, he might not need as much in the morning? I’m just guessing with that though. Instead of speaking to a health visitor, I’d recommend speaking to an infant feeding support worker if possible. They’re usually available at local family hubs. Or contact a national breastfeeding support network?
My LB has started to do this and he also has always had a formula and boob at bedtime but always just breastfed during day .. I do Think he has started to do better with his solids in recent weeks (I'm picking less food off the floor ) but I still don't think he's eating enough to be refusing milk so i get how you feel as it is a little worrying and also sad because I'm personally nowhere near ready to stop nursing 😖 he does well with his 2 morning boobs which is first thing and about an hr after breakfast but anything after that can be hit and miss and there's the odd occasion where he doesn't even want his bedtime bottle...does your little one drink plenty of water during day aswell ? I'd say if nappies are all normal 1s and 2s and hes putting good weight on like you say not to worry probably fine and it's all normal as sad as it is if they're ready then they are ready.
Do you bf before or after food? Maybe try before food so he is more hungry? Mine always is very keen for boob firstt thing in the morning when his tummy is emptiest