<< I wish there was mention in LLL literature and in AAP info that is
acceptable
 *and* biologically appropriate for babies to nurse *very* frequently - ie
 hourly or even more than that.
  >>

"Most newborns need to nurse an "average" of eight to twelve times in 24
hours.  Some babies nurse less frequently while others nurse more frequently.
 Less or more frequent nursing is not a problem unless the baby has fewer wet
diapers or bowel movements than normal and the baby is not gaining
well........

Due to individual differences, healthy breastfed babies may nurse as often as
every hour or as infrequently as every four hours and thrive.""

The Breastfeeding Answer Book, LLLI

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