https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:14:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-812232 Tue, 28 May 2013 07:59:00 +0000 MrsRcCar 812232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>N is on a schedule but only because it kinda fell that way. Plus it is easier for everyone involved in his care. We started out on demand and just followed his cues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-812146 Tue, 28 May 2013 06:59:29 +0000 ValentineMommy 812146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're on a 4 hour (FF) schedule. He's never had a problem with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-812008 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:34:37 +0000 erinpye 812008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did on demand and it made more sense to me. I'm not always hungry on a specific schedule that stays the same every day, why should my child be? And if I'm hungry before dinner, I'm not going to wait 3 hours, I'll get a snack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-811012 Mon, 27 May 2013 10:43:12 +0000 Mrs. Blue 811012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somewhat of both: maybe a relaxed schedule is the best way to describe it. I plan on them eating every 2 1/2 - 3 hours during the day, and will wake them up if they don't wake up during that time. If they are just super hungry in between, I feed them of course, but then try to get back to our general routine.</p> <p>I think as long as he's growing and you're both happy, then you should do whatever is working! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810970 Mon, 27 May 2013 10:11:59 +0000 lomom 810970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A little of both? He was on a schedule in the NICU so we kept him on an every 3 hour schedule in the early days because weight gain was a concern. Once he'd had two really good weigh ins, around 3.5 weeks, we started to give him a little more control and he stretched them to 3.5 then 4 hours apart, appropriately taking more at each feeding. Now, at 6 weeks, he wants to feed every 4-5 hours so we go with that unless he goes beyond 5 hours or hasn't gotten his daily minimum in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810883 Mon, 27 May 2013 08:54:38 +0000 heartonastring 810883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kind of both.......</p> <p>DD is EBF and in theory I feed on demand, but she's also quite a good little sleeper, so I have to wake her during the day to feed, and I do so every three hours. Sometimes she clusters in the evening though and I feed on demand. At night, I let her sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810828 Mon, 27 May 2013 08:09:45 +0000 kml636 810828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ummm. I had my NB on a three hour schedule, and she thrived on it. But, I didn't wake her at night. Honestly if he's 50th percentile, I don't see why you should wake him. I wouldn't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810775 Mon, 27 May 2013 06:33:14 +0000 Beehive 810775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I BF on a schedule, which works really well for us - LO was snacking all day, and putting him on a schedule caused him to have more substantial meals spaced a little further apart (and eat more each day as a consequence, I think). But smaller bottles more frequently, and waking him to eat when he seems to be gaining well, doesn't make sense to me, unless there's some other reason for it! That's kind of the opposite of the schedule we put LO on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810771 Mon, 27 May 2013 06:24:14 +0000 sslm 810771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing on demand! I dream feed her at night right now though, after about 4.5 hours of sleep. Works great for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810715 Mon, 27 May 2013 03:23:49 +0000 loveisstrange 810715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand, roughly every 3 hours or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810619 Sun, 26 May 2013 23:01:19 +0000 birdofafeather 810619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand although until about 8 weeks I did wake her up if she went more than 3.5 hours to make sure she got enough feedings in during the day but honestly I don't know if it made a difference. And I know Isaiah is a great sleeper already so that seems like a random recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810606 Sun, 26 May 2013 22:49:24 +0000 shopaholic 810606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand. I think I did try Dream Feeding a few times between 4-6 weeks, but don't need it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810602 Sun, 26 May 2013 22:46:47 +0000 MrsScallop 810602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely on demand. I wonder sometimes if I should have her on more of a schedule than we do now (at least a loose one), but she is doing pretty well without one for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810527 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:28:29 +0000 twinmama 810527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even though everybody and their brother told us that twins have to be on a schedule, we chose not too, and have always done feeding and sleeping (within reason) on demand. Now at 10 months, they have a routine, but not really a hard and fast schedule. Full feeding when they wake, half feeding about 2 hours later, nap awhile after that, and start over. A lot of trial and error brought us to that point and it's working really well. It's all about finding what works best for the parents and the child, as long as the child is happy and healthy. Good luck with your ped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810522 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:24:34 +0000 sera_87 810522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On cue and for comfort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810519 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:23:45 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 810519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: my strategy is to say "mmm hmm we're doing everything we need to. Yeah, it's working great" and smile. No lies and end of conversation. We did that about co-sleeping an feeding out tiny 4th percentile girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810510 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:15:08 +0000 Mrs. Polish 810510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: he's doing great. He's happy and healthy. I just kind of dread the appointment because I know he's going to ask and I've not listened to his advice about it at all. I feel like I'm doing what works best for him though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810503 Sun, 26 May 2013 21:07:57 +0000 blackbird 810503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A schedule (approx every 3 hours). I didn't want her to become a snacker. She cries for it, but I dont just automatically give her food if she's upset. It's working great for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810467 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:35:53 +0000 pl0508 810467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand ! And we quit waking LO up after like a week ! He will let you know when he is hungry ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810445 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:19:37 +0000 Crisark 810445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh we are for sure on a schedule. Id go insane without one and shes better with the structure. But, if what you are doing is working for you and baby I wouldnt change it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810444 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:15:34 +0000 tysonja 810444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we fed on a schedule and were happy with it (and the results hehe), but i support on demand too, and if isaiah is thriving, there doesn't seem to be a reason to change what you are doing? :) maybe ask your ped about it again? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810441 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:10:39 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 810441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand. Maybe the doc just wanted to tell you something and decided randomly to use feeding to talk about? On demand meets a baby's needs :)</p> <p>How is the little guy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810435 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:56:37 +0000 ALV91711 810435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed on demand. I think as long as he is growing why change what works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810426 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:51:33 +0000 Adira 810426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand! I'm so curious why your ped wants you to do something different! If you find out the reason, let us know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810423 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:45:18 +0000 Mrs. Twine 810423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand. Sounds like Isaiah is doing great! I wouldn't change it if it is working for you (and him). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810419 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:40:59 +0000 plantains 810419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always fed on demand. I don't even know what the recommended number oz for this age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810418 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:40:48 +0000 aprk 810418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand. I can't imagine trying to schedule him too much - my brain would hurt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810406 Sun, 26 May 2013 19:32:33 +0000 Smurfette 810406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On demand </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810353 Sun, 26 May 2013 18:40:27 +0000 Kemma 810353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still on demand at almost eight months old </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infant-feeding-on-demand-or-scheduled#post-810350 Sun, 26 May 2013 18:38:52 +0000 runsyellowlites 810350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We still breastfeed on demand. Considering the info you gave, I don't see why what you're doing needs to change. Our pedi was always trying to get me to space out feedings too, but then pushed solids b/c P was small. Seriously.. I know not all pedi's are like this but I just don't think many are very well versed or knowledgeable in this area. </p>