Offering both sides?

[KittyK]

DS is 3 months old this week and so far at every feed I only give him one side, and he goes for prob about 30mins, then has a 3-4 hour break before his next feed.

But I'm just wondering should I be offering both sides at each feed? Like shortening the time on the first side and offering him up the second? Sometimes I still worry that he isn't getting enough milk but I keep telling myself he would be alot more upset if he was hungry and would let me know he is hungry.

So am i BFing right just giving him one side a feed? Or should I be using both sides a feed?

[onthefly]

If he's doing well, lots of wet & dirty nappies, good weight gains, etc, etc, then no need to change a thing. He'll let you know if he needs a second side.

[Barb Glare]

sounds like you are *doing it just right* - you have a happy, settled, thriving baby. Well done!

[sloane]

some babies just seem to be 'one side' feeders! my DS was exactly the same - apart from the first few weeks, he only ever fed one side at each feed.

sounds like you guys are going really well

[human bean]

I'll echo everyone else, sounds like you're both doing fine! DD only fed one side til about 4/5 months, and whilst I didn't know how she'd let me know, I just knew to offer the second stage when the time came. She only ever fed one side through the night too.

[KittyK]

Thanks guys, I think I just needed the affirmation I'm taking him to get weighed to make sure he is still gaining weight tomorrow and if he is then I'm all good.

[krystals]

sounds like you've got it all sorted!!! DS only feeds one side, actually I posted a while ago because at 5 or 6 months he suddenly wanted two!!! He's since gone back to one, just follow his lead, it sounds like you've both got good communication happening there!