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I gave birth to a baby 2.5 months ago, I am exclusively breastfed. The baby was 3.4 kg at birth, now 6.3 kg. Each time the baby suckled for 5 minutes, it stopped, then let go and stopped sucking. If the baby is forced to suckle again, the baby will cry and refuse to suckle. I have burp. I find that the feeding time is too short. Is it worrying for a 2.5-month-old baby to stop breastfeeding for 5 minutes? Doctor, is there any way to make the baby breastfeed longer? I have a lot of milk, not less. I let my baby use a pacifier to sleep and he loves it.
Tran Thi Ly (1989)
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Hello,
A 2.5-month-old baby weighing 6.3kg is a good baby gaining weight.
When the baby is gradually used to breastfeeding, the baby will also know how to suck to receive more milk from the breast. Therefore, many mothers may not notice that their baby is now sucking faster than before, but still ensures the necessary amount of milk.
Baby sucks for 5 minutes to stop: if the baby is still gaining weight well, sleeping well, going to the toilet normally, it means that the baby is getting enough milk. You should feed your baby at least 8 times a day. If your baby sleeps for more than 3 hours, wake him up.
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