Marsha,
I haven't noticed that larger babies eat more, but I have noticed
consistently that boys eat more than girls, and they gain weight much faster
than girls.  I try to explain this to moms because it can be exhausting and
overwhelming when these little baby boys want to nurse sooooo often.

> I would also be interested in seeing the data on larger babies eating less,
> because I have noticed anecdotally, that bigger babies tend to want to nurse
> MORE!
Roni M. Chastain, RN, LCCE, FACCE
Long Island, New York

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