Cluster feeding

[Annie555]

Hi all,

I'm not sure im posting this is the right section but hopefully someone will be able to offer some advice.....

My little girl is 6 weeks old. She is big - weighed 10lb 7oz when born and 12lb 15oz now. I'm b/feeding her and finding it fairly hard going.....she feeds every 2 hours during the day with the feed taking about an hour so there is one hour clear time after she had fed for anything else. She usually falls to sleep and has 45 mins before wanting more food. From around 6 in the evening til 11-12 pm she cluster feeds. This is fairly constant and towards the end she literally takes 2-3 sucks. Without this though she won't settled and I'm a little worried this is turning into habit that I won't be able to easily get her out of!! Night times she is very good and sleeps for 6-7 hours before waking for a feed and sleeping another 1-2.

I just wondered if anyone can help with when the feeding times/frequency may reduce, when cluster feeding may end and whether I should be worried about her developing a habit of feeding/sleeping before she settles that I won't be able to break. I just feel I have very little time to do anything in between feeds and also that little one is missing out because the feed has worn her out and she's too tired to see around her.....

Thanks all. xx

Baby needs milk, mum gives it that's all lo needs at the mo. have you had latch checked and tongue tie ruled out in case That is why feeding takes a long time? Feeding will settle down though. Are you making sure that you are eating plenty and drinking plenty you need to do this to make sure your supply is plentiful too.
My baby is 8 months and still feeds to sleep, it suits me, helps make bedtimes pleasant, he will grow out of it, in fact I think he is already starting. If it works for you it is FINE don't listen to others telling you about rods and backs!
You are lucky if baby is sleeping that long but do not be surprised or upset if it all disappears at some point. Look up the wonder weeks for what to expect.