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My 3 month baby is fussy after feeding only feeds for 10min per feed.does it mean i have to supplement? how long should the interval between feeds be

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Breastfeeding: You might not have enough breast milk to start with that's why your baby is fussy and wants more, you definitely need to supplement till you have enough volume, to work on that: rest enough, lots of fluids and good nutrition, breastfeeding is a full time job, as for intervals, feed your baby ad lib, meaning, whenever he/she asks for feeding, they time themselves right, goodluck

Answered 8/19/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Breast feeding: Make sure your baby is getting adequate breast milk by having his weight and other growth parameters checked. If you are unable to provide enough breast milk or he is not growing well, you may need to use a supplement. I am not sure why he is unhappy after his feeding. Have him checked. All the best.

Answered 8/19/2015

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Hard to say: They get 80% or so after 5 min/side and increase only to 90% by 10 min. If the kid is growing well this may be enough.A wet diaper at least every 4 hours would suggest there is enough. Failure to gain weight would suggest it is not. They usually feed every 3 hrs during the day.

Answered 12/2/2016

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