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Do 5 week olds...

cluster feed? ds has acted hungry non stop for the past 3 or so hours i dont wanna over feed him.

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mamasmurf171

Asked by mamasmurf171 at 11:28 PM on Jul. 16, 2012 in Babies (0-12 months)

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  • Yep. He could be hitting a growth spurt and be hungrier.
    SleepingBeautee

    Answer by SleepingBeautee at 11:34 PM on Jul. 16, 2012

  • yes
    LostSoul88

    Answer by LostSoul88 at 11:35 PM on Jul. 16, 2012

  • Absolutely, the younger they are the more they do it, because remember once not too long ago he was attached by umbilical cord where you were constantly providing, now it's just thru the breast :)
    BM is easier to digest than formula which is one of the reasons why younger babies tend to cluster feed more often than older babies.
    lizzybee44

    Answer by lizzybee44 at 12:14 AM on Jul. 17, 2012

  • lol cluster feed, now that cracks me up.
    Seriously though sometimes they do. Sometimes you hardly get yourself put back together and they are wanting more.

    There is something you can do to checkon the quality of the milk though. Expess some in a clean jar and put it in the fridge for an hour or two. Have a good look see. If it is very watery you may wish to try to eat a bit healthier. Babies do go through growth spurrts and sometimes just can;t get enough.
    Dardenella

    Answer by Dardenella at 1:12 AM on Jul. 17, 2012

  • they can do it at any age.
    annanonnymommy

    Answer by annanonnymommy at 2:26 AM on Jul. 17, 2012

  • You cannot overfeed a 5wo ...
    winterglow

    Answer by winterglow at 6:05 AM on Jul. 17, 2012

  • Yes very normal!
    Baby4us09

    Answer by Baby4us09 at 4:17 AM on Jul. 28, 2012

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