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dandr10199
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Another BF'ing question...
OK, Stupid question:
Did you ever wake up DD/DS to breast feed if they were napping? DD has been napping for 2 hours now. She has been feeding every hour to hour and a half. Should I wake her? My MIL told me to NEVER wake a sleeping baby because if she wanted to eat she would wake up.
What are your thoughts?
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Posted 5/15/06 2:48 PM  |
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KangaMom
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
I BF and agree with your MIL
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| Posted 5/15/06 3:00 PM |
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curley999
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
My opinion is never wake a sleeping baby to eat. The exception would be if the ped told you to, due to not gaining weight or other issues
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| Posted 5/15/06 3:05 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
Posted by curley999
My opinion is never wake a sleeping baby to eat. The exception would be if the ped told you to, due to not gaining weight or other issues
or if they are sleeping for a long period of time (4+ hours), it could be a sign of lethargy due to dehyrdation in a newborn. Then, you need to wake them
Ok don't panic - I know you're new at this. Here's how you tell: A dehyrdrated baby will have dry diapers.
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| Posted 5/15/06 3:17 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
Thanks ladies! Hard to admit when the MIL is right. 
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| Posted 5/15/06 3:34 PM |
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dawnie
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
I think you could wait another hour or so. You want them to be eating 10-12 times in a day and averaging every 2-3 hours.
I wouldn't let the baby go over 4-5 hours at night. You are trying to build up your supply and at this age they are still very sleepy.
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| Posted 5/15/06 3:41 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
Posted by dandr10199
OK, Stupid question:
Did you ever wake up DD/DS to breast feed if they were napping? DD has been napping for 2 hours now. She has been feeding every hour to hour and a half. Should I wake her? My MIL told me to NEVER wake a sleeping baby because if she wanted to eat she would wake up.
What are your thoughts?
I agree with your MIL. Keep her asleep, just look while she is sleeping, if she is suckling a little while she is sleeping, she might be hungry.
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| Posted 5/15/06 4:26 PM |
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NJmom
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
Even thouh my supply was fine and DS was gaiining very well, my ped and LC both told me not to let him go more than 3 hrs during the day and 4 hours at night. That was just in the beginning. Now DS is 2 months and I don't wake him to eat anymore. Although I don't let him nap too long during the day because I don't want him to get his days and nights mixed up. You want them to have their long stretches of sleep at night.
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| Posted 5/15/06 4:38 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Another BF'ing question...
I was told- never to let the baby go past 4hrs.
Take off his diapers, and try to get him up to eat...
Other than that- its ok to let em sleep...
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