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on demand feeding at 15 weeks old

on demand feeding at 15 weeks old

I am still feeding Fionn on demand and finding it very hard to schedule anything.Sometimes he will feed every hour for a few hours. I cant even have a meal without having to feed him at the same time.Also he doesnt take long naps during the day,although he sleeps well at night he is 15 weeks now.Is anyone else having issues like this?
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I assume you are talking about breastfeeding?  Have you contacted anyone from La Leche League or read anything on Dr. Sears' website about this issue?  My breastfeeding consultant had me tickle under Augie's arm (I have also heard of tickling the feet) to keep him awake to eat more, so he wouldn't have to eat so often.  I'd definitely check especially Dr. Sears to see what he has to say on the issue.  
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yes I am breastfeeding. He doesnt fall asleep while he is feeding during the day.As fa as I know he is getting plenty of milk. I can pump 5oz in 5 mins.I think he is just using me for comfort. He wont take a pacifier or a bottle.
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That's typical of breastfed babies to feed more frequently then formula fed babies.  Also, they go through growth spurts, where they will need to eat more.  At this point, your baby is still too young to be on any type of feeding schedule.  It will happen naturally as he gets older.  Continue feeding on demand.
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