What to do if the baby is in a hurry to eat

There are actually many reasons why babies need to breastfeed urgently. Some say that it is because the mother’s milk is insufficient and the baby does not breastfeed every time, which leads to frequent breastfeeding. Others say that the child grows fast and has a large nutritional demand, so he needs to breastfeed constantly, etc. So what are the reasons why babies need to breastfeed frequently? Let’s take a look at the relevant content below and hope it will be helpful to everyone.

As for the baby suddenly breastfeeding more frequently than before, many new mothers have similar complaints: "Why does he only eat milk!" In the first few months of a newborn, there are always frequent breastfeeding times. He nicknamed such children "marathon runners." This is because he is going through a growth spurt. Generally speaking, growth spurts occur around three weeks, six weeks, three months, and six months. At this time, the baby needs more nutrients, so he stimulates the mother to produce more milk by sucking frequently. At this time, insist on frequent feeding for a few days. Once the amount of milk secretion reaches the baby's requirements, his sucking will naturally become less frequent.

Another thing new mothers should keep in mind is that the baby's frequent search for the nipple does not necessarily mean that he is hungry. In addition to breastfeeding, a newborn also has the need to suck for pleasure, which is a very important part of his growth process. With careful observation, a mother will soon be able to tell when her baby is breastfeeding, whether it is the urgent sucking to satisfy hunger (accompanied by rapid swallowing) or the gentle sucking to comfort herself and revel in it. Many babies frequently seek nipples so that they can lie comfortably in their mother's arms for a while, listen to their mother's heartbeat, feel their mother's body temperature, feel the mother's love and gain a sense of security in the familiar smell of their mother.

The above is what I want to introduce to you today about babies’ frequent breastfeeding. I hope everyone has understood it in detail. As a mother, your child has just come into this world and what he needs most is you. You should feel him more and find the pattern to know when he is really hungry. Don’t worry too much. I hope these can help everyone.