Feeding schedule advice - is 2.5 hour intervals too long?

Dec 30·1 min read

7-week-old, breastfeeding primarily but taking expressed milk in bottles sometimes. Pediatrician said we could go 3 hours between feeds during the day, but baby seems hungry around 2.5-2.75 hours consistently. Should I just feed on demand or stick to a schedule? Wife says I'm overthinking it but I want to make sure we're not under-feeding him.

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JJared C.RegularJan 1

We started longer intervals around 8 weeks and it was fine but honestly the sweet spot was different every week. Growth spurts would come and she'd want to eat every 1.5 hours for a few days then back to normal.

HHank W.RegularJan 1

Watch for wet diapers and output to make sure baby's getting enough. That matters way more than hitting exact time intervals.

DDante J.New DadJan 1

Seven weeks is still pretty early to expect consistency. I'd say follow baby's cues for now and don't stress about schedules too much yet. You've got plenty of time to work on routine.

AAaron T.New DadJan 2

2.5 hours sounds fine if your pediatrician approved it. Every baby is different and some are just more efficient eaters than others. How's your baby's weight gain looking?