Cluster feeding

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Speedy70

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Since my son could either have reflux or colic issues - I'm also looking at cluster feeding issues.

He wants to nurse every hour (sometimes less than an hour). He doesn't nurse long either - like 5 to 10 minutes. It's the only thing that stops him from crying/screaming.
I've read that cluster feeding can be completely normal. But, he seems to spit a lot of it up which makes me think it's reflux.

Anyone have a baby that did this cluster feeding? How long does it last? We're going on three weeks now...
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Dye Tied said:
Mom has to be wrapped tight first :lmao:
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Well, you have a point.

New babies cry...especially in the evenings, right around dinnertime, it's normal and most doctors will say "well, it could be colic..could be reflux." I think they just say that a lot times because ..well...there HAS to be a reason, right? I just think babies are just getting used to stuff..learning how to eat/digest, etc. You have to be creative, not get frustrated and go with the flow. My kids cried, but I took them everywhere from the time they were a few weeks old.
 
Pete

Pete

Repete
Speedy70 said:
Since my son could either have reflux or colic issues - I'm also looking at cluster feeding issues.

He wants to nurse every hour (sometimes less than an hour). He doesn't nurse long either - like 5 to 10 minutes. It's the only thing that stops him from crying/screaming.
I've read that cluster feeding can be completely normal. But, he seems to spit a lot of it up which makes me think it's reflux.

Anyone have a baby that did this cluster feeding? How long does it last? We're going on three weeks now...
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I am fond of cluster feeding.
 
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Speedy70

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cattitude said:
Well, you have a point.

New babies cry...especially in the evenings, right around dinnertime, it's normal and most doctors will say "well, it could be colic..could be reflux." I think they just say that a lot times because ..well...there HAS to be a reason, right? I just think babies are just getting used to stuff..learning how to eat/digest, etc. You have to be creative, not get frustrated and go with the flow. My kids cried, but I took them everywhere from the time they were a few weeks old.
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I can't take him many places because he'll scream and cry. :bawl: My mom called yesterday afternoon right after he started crying and she heard him and said "What's wrong with him?"....as I was crying I answered back "I don't know"....she came over to try and console him but she had no luck either. That's when she said get him to the doctor in case he's sick.

My husband gets frustrated (which is odd because he's a super patient person) and I lose it and start crying along with the baby.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Speedy70 said:
I can't take him many places because he'll scream and cry. :bawl: My mom called yesterday afternoon right after he started crying and she heard him and said "What's wrong with him?"....as I was crying I answered back "I don't know"....she came over to try and console him but she had no luck either. That's when she said get him to the doctor in case he's sick.

My husband gets frustrated (which is odd because he's a super patient person) and I lose it and start crying along with the baby.
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And there you have it. You are frustrated and your crying is making him upset. What is your ped's philosophy on giving him a bottle (pumped)? I'm of the belief that you train the babies, don't have them train you. If he's feeding well from the breast, he should be able to learn to accept the bottle every now and then..give mom a break, get out, run to WalMart..whatever. A happy mom/dad helps with a happy baby.
 
MLGTS08

MLGTS08

live.LAUGH.love
Speedy70 said:
I can't take him many places because he'll scream and cry. :bawl: My mom called yesterday afternoon right after he started crying and she heard him and said "What's wrong with him?"....as I was crying I answered back "I don't know"....she came over to try and console him but she had no luck either. That's when she said get him to the doctor in case he's sick.

My husband gets frustrated (which is odd because he's a super patient person) and I lose it and start crying along with the baby.
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I am sure its gotta be hard I would probably loose it too, but you crying will make it worse the baby can feel your tense/stressed try staying calm that may help.
 
Dye Tied

Dye Tied

Garden Variety Gnome
cattitude said:
Well, you have a point.

New babies cry...especially in the evenings, right around dinnertime, it's normal and most doctors will say "well, it could be colic..could be reflux." I think they just say that a lot times because ..well...there HAS to be a reason, right? I just think babies are just getting used to stuff..learning how to eat/digest, etc. You have to be creative, not get frustrated and go with the flow. My kids cried, but I took them everywhere from the time they were a few weeks old.
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First few months are hard on the little guy (and mom) getting used to being out of the comfort zone. They spit up a lot. They grow out of it. :flowers:
 
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cattitude said:
And there you have it. You are frustrated and your crying is making him upset. What is your ped's philosophy on giving him a bottle (pumped)? I'm of the belief that you train the babies, don't have them train you. If he's feeding well from the breast, he should be able to learn to accept the bottle every now and then..give mom a break, get out, run to WalMart..whatever. A happy mom/dad helps with a happy baby.
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I know, but I'm such an emotional mess. :lol:

We have given him a bottle a few times. The doctor suggested putting cereal in his bottle to help with reflux. But Dad has to give the bottle, not mom. I think we'll try that tonight.
 
lovinmaryland

lovinmaryland

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Speedy70 said:
I know, but I'm such an emotional mess. :lol:

We have given him a bottle a few times. The doctor suggested putting cereal in his bottle to help with reflux. But Dad has to give the bottle, not mom. I think we'll try that tonight.
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Your breastfeeding right... could it be something you are eating that is not agreeing w/ him?:shrug:

To be honest w/ you sometimes you just need to set them in thier crib/bassinet and let them cry for a couple minutes while you walk into another room. :huggy:
 
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lovinmaryland said:
Your breastfeeding right... could it be something you are eating that is not agreeing w/ him?:shrug:

To be honest w/ you sometimes you just need to set them in thier crib/bassinet and let them cry for a couple minutes while you walk into another room. :huggy:
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I don't know if it's my diet or not. The doctor didn't seem concerned with that.

My husband has put him down a few times and he just stood there and watched him scream. I can't do that. I don't believe in letting a one month old baby cry it out.
 
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goodolgirl

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My son cried for the first three months, and one day he just stopped. I know its hard but some times you do have to put him down and walk into the other room. :flowers:
 
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