5.5 months feeds have got sooo much longer

[Neiffer]

My 5.5 month old ds is ebf and for the last few weeks his sleep has got worse and worse, and his feeds have Gone from 10 mins ish to 20/30 night or day. Normally at night he was up two or three times but Now he's up every hour, why?! And why have his feeds got so much longer?! He won't take a bottle so I can't get a break and have a 23 month old toddler as well. He can self settle to sleep most of the time, but seems to be losing the knack :( We haven't started weaning yet. Any advice much appreciated.

Hi, it's tough! I think, from experience that babies do this every so often when they have growing spurts and need the extra calories. It should only be a temporary blip

Stupidly (I blame lack of sleep) I hadn't thought of a growth spurt, is that likely at this age? Will it stop soon?!

Yes I seem to remember 6 month spurt and
its well known in BF circles that babies needs
will change over time. It shouldn't last
long. Incidentally baby wants more at night
cos your milk is richer at night.hang in there!