Our pediatrician said every 2-3 hours but my newborn seems hungry way more often than that. We're doing formula. She'll scream, we feed her, she eats, then 45 minutes later she's screaming again. Is this normal or are we doing something wrong? My wife thinks she has reflux but I'm not sure.
We went through this with both of ours. Growth spurts make them extra hungry. As long as they're not spitting up a ton and seem healthy at checkups, feed on demand. The 2-3 hour thing is just a starting point.
Call your pediatrician again and ask specifically about cluster feeding. It's super common in newborns and totally normal. They might be hitting a growth spurt or just need to comfort feed. Don't stress too much, babies usually know what they need.
Every baby is different honestly. Some cluster feed like crazy the first few weeks and it's totally normal. If your newborn is gaining weight and seems satisfied after feeding, you're probably doing fine. Trust your gut over the generic timeline.
That's totally normal. Growth spurts happen and babies eat more. I wouldn't stress too much about hitting that exact 2-3 hour window. Feed when hungry, that's the safest bet.
Are you doing formula or breast? That can make a difference too. Either way, responsive feeding usually works better than rigid schedules with newborns.
Every 2-3 hours is what they say but newborns do their own thing honestly. If your baby is gaining weight and having wet diapers, you're probably fine feeding on demand. Our pediatrician said the same thing and then was like 'but also feed when baby wants it.'
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Cluster feeding is real, especially in those early weeks. My son was the same way. As long as the baby's getting enough milk and gaining weight, feeding more frequently is usually fine. Every kid is different though.