Roughly how long between feeds should an ebf 8 week old be going?

[Chelle2289]

My lg is almost 8 weeks and is exclusively breastfed and the length between feeds varies from every 1-2 hours to 3-4 hours. Usually she goes about 3-4 hours between feeds but past week she seems to be sleeping longer between her feeds and going over 4 hours. For example I last fed her about 4 and a half hours ago and she's happily sleeping. Stiring every so often but dropping straight back to sleep.

Should I be leaving her or waking her up to feed?

I've never woken a baby to feed but then mine didn't go more than 4 hours. If her nappies are wet and she is happy and weight gaining then I'd let her find her own pattern...

If her weight gain is normal, let her regulate her own feeds.
Only wake her if
: you need to go out shortly
: your boobs are ready to explode!

Sounds good to me if nappies, weight gain and baby are all good then I wouldn't worry; just be prepared that you'll probably go through growth spurts etc where she'll feed more often

Thank you for the reassurance. Shes happy in herself, and gaining weight. Was 8lb 3oz at birth, last weighed a week or two ago a day is 10lb. She doesn't always go longer than 4 hours but she's had a busy day today bless her. Currently in process of moving into our new house and got keys yesterday so been here there and everywhere with her x