Hi mummies, my lil bub is 4 month old and is drinking 90ml in infant care on an avg 3 times a day, when we are home i direct latch. Previously she was only drinking 80ml and i have just increased to 90ml 2 weeks ago after my massage lady commented that my bub is drinking too little. The teachers feedback that she was slow drinker and suggest to change bigger teat. should i change to bigger teat and risk being rejected by bub? should i increase to 100ml per feed?

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Maybe watch the baby. If she is generally satisfied after the 90ml, then no need to increase. How is her diaper output? Aim for 5-6 wet nappies a day. I disagree with changing teats as well, as the fast flow may make her reject the breast as babies drink differently at the breast compared to using bottles

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Home Breastfeeding hi mummies lil bub 4 month old drinking 90ml in infant care avg 3 times day when home i direct latch previously was only drinking 80ml i have increased 90ml 2 weeks ago after massage lady commented that bub drinking too little the teachers feedback that was slow drinker suggest change bigger teat should i change bigger teat risk being rejected bub should i increase 100ml feed