How long do you typically stay awake for each night feeding with your newborn? I find that from the moment I pick her up until I put her back down, it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. I’m wondering if this is normal, as it feels quite long. My little one is 7 weeks old.
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Hey! 45 minutes to an hour for night feedings is normal, especially at 7 weeks. It includes feeding, burping, diaper changes, and soothing. It gets quicker as they grow. You’re doing great! Hang in there!
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My 4-week-old child and I often spend 45 minutes feeding her at night after she wakes up, changing her diaper, and holding her until she goes back to sleep. To pass the time and stay awake, I turned on Disney Plus.
Newborn Feeding Habits: Newborns have small stomachs and need to eat frequently, typically every 2-3 hours around the clock. This often leads to frequent night wakings for feeding.
Feeding Duration: It’s normal for newborns to take 20-45 minutes (or even longer) per feeding session. They might nurse or bottle-feed in shorter bursts, taking breaks to rest, fuss, or swallow.
Your Experience: Feeding sessions lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour are typical for a 7-week-old. Although it may feel lengthy, especially at night, it’s important to be patient and focus on feeding your baby effectively.
It usually takes me around 30 to 45 minutes per feeding session with my 8-week-old.
For me, it’s about an hour from start to finish with my 6-week-old. It does feel long, but it’s normal.
With my 7-week-old, it takes roughly 40 minutes per night feeding. Your timing sounds quite typical