I feel, and this is simply my experience talking...no references to back me
up... that some children AT A VERY YOUNG AGE become accustomed to a "fight"
at feeding time.  Feeding time is one spot where they have some control...you
can not make them suck/eat.  If this child feeds well when sleepy/drowsy then
fine, feed him as much as possible during those hours.  If he does not want
to eat while awake, or go 5-6 hours, fine let him. Stop the battle and
perhaps he will "relax" more during those wakeful feeds.  If calories truly
are needed.  There are recipes to mix EBM/formula up to 30 cal/oz, so less is
needed.  If you need those recipes let me know, otherwise good luck.  I think
the key is start with breaking the cycle of this battle at every feeding.
Remember, we dont continously FORCE a baby to go to breast in the early weeks
for this reason.



Cheryl Parrott RN, BSN,
Kokomo IN
Mom to Lexie 2 yrs old and Rachel-angel baby

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