Teat sizes

My LG is 13 weeks old and using the Mam size 2 teats. However, she usually drinks for about 10-15 minutes, takes a half an hour break then drinks more (always leaving at least 20ml which is fine) so it’s taking her a hour to drink her bottle including the break. I don’t know if this is just how she prefers to drink or if I should size up on the teats? Anyone else have this?

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My LO who is 15 weeks does the same. She will drink for 15 mins (usually half her feed), then takes a break and then finishes the rest (but usually leaves 10-20ml). The gp said this is fine and she's taking in as much as she wants in one go and if we force more, she'll just spit it out

that’s good to know, thank you for responding 😊

My baby is similar- always has a break. She's 12 weeks old but still on size 1 teats. We tried size 2 yesterday but she guzzled it down then was very gassy x

thank you, I guess it’s just how they prefer to drink! Just read about babies finishing bottles in 20 minutes or so and wondered why mine doesn’t

I read in a book that some babies are "resters" who tend to drink some, rest and drink the rest. I wouldn't worry about our LOs as long as they're drinking sufficient overall and are gaining weight! 😁

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