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30/6/23

Anonymous

I have a 9 week old baby. He recently started sleeping longer stretches at night without a feed. I have been waking him up after 7 hours and once after 8.5. I am worried about how long it is ok to leave him. He sleeps in his own bassinet right next to me. He has never been one to wake me with crying for a feed but usually shouts out every couple seconds to wake me for a feed. He's a healthy baby and doctor is happy with his weight gain . He is exclusively breastfed. I have been pumping small amounts of milk in the night just for my own comfort, as I get very full with the long stretches of sleep. How long is it safe to let him sleep for?

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Posted a response on 3/7/23

Red Nose Education

Red Nose does not have any specific information to your question.
Maybe check with your Child or Maternal Health Nurse.
Depending on what State you are from, there are other Child Health Services that can help/support with information
Let me know what State you are from & I can give you the specific names &/or links.

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