My friend asked me this question and I had a similar issue when my lo was at that age. So her 1month-old only feeds for 10-15 minutes & settles to sleep. When trying to wake her, she can't stay awake to continue suckling. She sleeps about 2hr till next feed and my friend is worried she won't get enough milk. Now, I told her that she shouldn't worry about that, but at the same time, do you have any tips to keep the baby awake?

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If baby is gaining weight normally and produces enough wet and dirty nappies, the duration she nurses should not be a concern. How to keep baby awake: -switching breasts when baby stops suckling actively and seems to be dozing off -burping and changing diapers -feeding in football hold -breast compressions to help baby take in more milk http://kellymom.com/mother2mother/sleepy-babies/

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Home Breastfeeding my friend asked me this question and i had a similar issue when my lo was at that age so her 1month old only feeds for 10 15 minutes settles to sleep when trying to wake her she cant stay awake to continue suckling she sleeps about 2hr till next feed and my friend is worried she wont get enough milk now i told her that she shouldnt worry about that but at the same time do you have any tips to keep the baby awake