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Newborn waking every 2 hrs for minimal food

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TGLucie · 20/06/2021 06:20

Hello, FTM here and just looking for advice/suggestions.

I have a 2 week old baby and he seems to wake every 2 hours at night but will have minimal food. Should I just try and settle him back to sleep without feeding and see if he will take more if he wakes half an hour or hour later?

Or, is this completely normal?

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FortunesFave · 20/06/2021 06:46

It's normal. Don't put him back without feeding him though because they change so often that one day he will suddenly drink it all or a lot more at least.

2 weeks is tiny. Some babies just take longer to get awake enough to drink more.

Clickbait · 20/06/2021 06:49

Completely normal! His tummy is still tiny. When he's a few months old if this is still happening you can try settling without feeding.

Youvegotafriendinme · 20/06/2021 06:51

Completely normal. Just feed him what he wants when he wants it.

cushioncovers · 20/06/2021 07:04

Completely normal but understandably exhausting. My second ds was the same every two hours for about an ounce of milk I was on my knees with exhaustion. But it doesn't last long op. Try to just go with it and get rest when you can.

drpet49 · 20/06/2021 07:06

Completely normal to wake like this.

BaaHumbugg · 20/06/2021 09:03

Definitely normal but it will get easier !

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