Sleep and Feeding
My baby (2 months) doesn’t like to be carried or fed to sleep. He gets fussy, cry out loud and whenever I try to breastfeed him, he throws his hands and legs crying. He wants to be put down, look at own hands, put it in the mouth, observe around and sleep by himself in 20-30 minutes. I am worried because he doesn’t get enough feeding before sleep. His sleep stretches are normally 3-6 hours at night. Is this normal behavior?
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That's great that he is putting himself to sleep! Does he eat regularly otherwise or is he doing it all the time?
It has been few days since he gets annoyed when he’s feeling sleepy and I breastfeed
Okay so a couple things. Could be an acid reflex. Have you tried pumping to see what your supply is like? Do you have a fast letdown? Does he take a bottle? Also could be a tongue or lip tie? How is his latch? Is suggest seeing a lactation consultant to make sure no issues.
Nothing wrong, it means you are blessed!
oh I reread that! As long as he is eating when he isn't sleepy nothing to worry about!
I have tried pumping. I have just enough supply in the afternoon. He is a constant eater in the afternoon and may be my breast is drained in the evening. He takes bottle just not directly from breast.
@Jasmine so it's very common to cluster feed in afternoons/early evening! They call it the witching hour! As long as he is gaining weight he is good! Baby to breast as much as he wants! Also that's a good time of day to get him outside! A quick 30 minute walking nap is so nice+
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