https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2916044 Fri, 29 May 2020 21:02:02 +0000 pastemoo 2916044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Both my kids did this. As long as baby is gaining, I wouldn't worry. If baby is super gassy, you could have a big letdown. But it's not a big deal. I wouldn't worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915958 Thu, 28 May 2020 06:28:37 +0000 Pumuckl 2915958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: We stuck to size 1 MUM. But might be worth a try to go with something faster if she ends up having a belly-ache you can always go back to the slower flow ones. I did a dreamfeed bottle with the twins until they were 4-5 months old and then switched to nursing them around midnight when I went to bed because it was faster :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915940 Wed, 27 May 2020 19:16:28 +0000 JennyPenny 2915940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the responses! Followup question - did you use faster flow bottles? I kept my first two on the slowest flow for a really long time, mostly because there never seemed like a reason to switch it up, but DD is struggling to take her whole dreamfeed bottle that DH offers at night. He says it takes 15-20 minutes and she keeps falling asleep. I wonder if a faster flow might be more similar to her nursing? Or might it be worse if she had a strong suck? Any insight? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915838 Mon, 25 May 2020 10:46:49 +0000 ilovepie 2915838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for fast is normal. Kid #1 took 20 min on each side, kid #2 was done in about 5-7 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915834 Mon, 25 May 2020 08:17:33 +0000 Pumuckl 2915834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for "yes mine". My DD1 started out nursing as quickly (~8 min) even in the hospital and she was gaining normal. I did weighted feeds with DS1 before I went back to work and he ate up to 10oz in less than 10 minutes. I was done BF my twins in less than 15 minutes - and I didn't tandem nurse. I always had good supply and only nursed from one side so that they were getting enough hindmilk. (Obvious I guess for the twins)... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915822 Sun, 24 May 2020 14:53:12 +0000 misolee 2915822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same with all 3 of mine. I would prob feed 5-10 minutes only on one side and they were all healthy and chunks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915817 Sun, 24 May 2020 11:22:48 +0000 MrsSRS 2915817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second was like this. It was amazing with a toddler to chase! She was a big chunk too. Clearly she was getting plenty to eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915816 Sun, 24 May 2020 11:09:44 +0000 LadyDi 2915816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of my kids have been relatively quick nursers. I was so worried about it with my first son but by the time the third one rolled around I was used to it. They’ve all been fine, gained weight appropriately, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915815 Sun, 24 May 2020 10:01:06 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2915815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This was both my kids. I did have a massive oversupply with both kids though. </p> <p>Their doc told me to just try and offer and then watch their behavior: if they’re hungry 30 minutes later they’re obviously not getting enough. But if they fall asleep for three hours, things are probably fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915813 Sun, 24 May 2020 09:11:01 +0000 JennyPenny 2915813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becky: seriously! It’s amazing not to have to take big chunks of time out of my day. According to the app I use she nurses for about an hour total each day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915812 Sun, 24 May 2020 08:58:55 +0000 DesertDreams88 2915812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two of my friends had kids like this. If it's an oversupply idsue, it should correct itself soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915811 Sun, 24 May 2020 08:24:33 +0000 Becky 2915811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first was like this. It’s awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915810 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:58:43 +0000 JennyPenny 2915810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whew, thanks everyone! I was having a hard time finding info to say this short of feeding could be normal. And it sounds like no issues with oversupply or anything which is a relief. I had an oversupply with DS2 and it resulted in recurrent mastitis. Would hate to relive that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915809 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:51:59 +0000 Lahela017 2915809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! My DD only nursed 3-5 minutes and only on one side per feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915808 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:44:42 +0000 Jess1483 2915808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. My first took forever to nurse, so when DS2 was eating quickly I had the same concerns. But his latch was stronger and he was just a more efficient eater. DD has also been much faster, much earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915807 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:22:39 +0000 MrsADS 2915807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both my kids. I had a fast let down and a lot of milk. Feeding them took only a couple minutes, only one side per feed too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915806 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:09:14 +0000 erinbaderin 2915806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, this was my second, and it caused me a lot of stress too. My first baby took at least 45 minutes to eat, and my second was more like 5. I couldn’t believe he was getting enough to eat but he was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/very-fast-nursing#post-2915804 Sun, 24 May 2020 06:12:46 +0000 JennyPenny 2915804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone else had an infant who was a particularly fast eater when breastfeeding? My 6 week old has been nursing for only 6-8 minutes the past few weeks. It seemed too short so I’ve tried encouraging more but she either won’t do it at all or if she does she spits it all back up. I’ve started to accept that she might be taking a full feeding in such a short time. It does feel like she’s emptying my breast, and her diapers and weight gain seem fine. She is super gassy though but I’m not sure if that has to do with the speed she’s eating. I also worry it’s a sign of oversupply though nothing seems to be wrong yet. Both my older 2 ate for 20-30 minutes at least at this time so it feels like new territory. Anyone else have experience with this? Do I need to be worried or on the lookout for anything (like oversupply/ fore/hind milk imbalance)? </p>