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Combination fed baby help!

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2furbabies · 28/03/2018 20:36

Hello
Would really appreciate some wise mums advice as I'm a first time mum Smile
My baby is 5 months old I've been introducing formula for a while and she's up to 3 bottles a day now and breast other times. Since giving her 3 bottles however she now goes much longer in between feeds and sometimes doesn't want all of her milk (6/7oz) it's likes she's dropped a feed but doesn't mind ? Is that normal ?
She has never had a problem with feeding and processes her wind so well!
Would be nice to get her to feed more in the day so I can get some extra sleep at night Grin

OP posts:
Bobbiepin · 05/04/2018 05:00

Yes this is normal, formula takes longer to process than breast milk so fills them up for longer. My DD (5 months) can go for 3 hours after a breastfeed but 5 after a bottle. Time your formula bottles for just before bed so get maximum sleep!

Bobbiepin · 05/04/2018 05:02

Also, feed on demand if you're worried about how much baby is taking. If they go a bit longer between feeds at 5 months its no big deal.

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