Q&A: How Often Should a Six-Week-Old baby Breastfeed

Q How often should a six-week-old baby breastfeed?

A There is no hard and fast rule about how often a six-week-old baby needs to nurse. Every baby nurses at his or her own pace. Some babies are snackers and nurse more frequently. Basically, your baby will let you know how often he or she is hungry. If he or she dosen't let you know, it's certainly safe to nurse every 2 hours and see how it goes.

Warmly,
Wendy Goldenthal

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A Certified Breastfeeding Counselor with eight years of experience. She is the founder and owner of Nursing Mothers Supplies, a website where breastfeeding mothers can purchase breastfeeding supplies and get a little advice as well.

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