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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Sep 2009
    Brisbane
    891

    Offering both sides?

    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?

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    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.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    May 2007
    Warrnambool Vic
    1,476

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

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    Melbourne
    3,244

    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

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    2,037

    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.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Sep 2009
    Brisbane
    891

    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.