Slow Nursing

My oldest took an hour too but as she aged it got better. People talk about letting your child stop a nursing session when they want to and I've heard you should break their suction. It sounds like you're at the point where you should consider breaking her suction after 15 minutes on each side. I think the child will learn the timing of things once you help establish it. Comfort nursing is something I allowed somewhat when my oldest was youngest and I allow it a little bit for my now 11 month old. She nursing in minutes but at night she'll go for 10-15 minutes. I think 15 minutes on each side is sufficient enough where you won't be starving your child if you stop her at a certain point. Hope this helps.

My little guy was like that til about 4 months. After that he really seemed to start getting more efficient. I think it is a phase they grow out of as they start to notice more of the things they can get in to. Also, pumping may seem like a better option, but probably will decrease your supply because pumps do not work as well as babies. I know how you feel though, because I have had that thought. It really seemed like a breeze after the 4 month mark though. You are doing a good job!

Enjoy the time you have with her. It wont be long and the day will come that she will no longer nurse.

You have to do what you have to do. Breastfeeding should be a bonding time with your child, but when it becomes an annoyance, you don't want your feelings of "I could be doing something else" to come through to your child. Do whatever you need to do so that both you and your daughter are happy with it. (I had a slow nurser, and then he had to go to daycare. He hated the bottle. At least yours will drink from one.)

Could be a growth spurt. My son did the same thing just before he was 3 months. I felt like I was nursing all day! I would wait it out and let her nurse. Good luck :o)

My daughter did this too and then I realized that she wasn't really sucking the whole time...she was just laying there latched on and enjoying every minute of it. She'd sleep most of the time and occasionally she'd sort of wake up and eat some more until she fell asleep again. I called it grazing. I stopped letting her nurse me forever and only kept feeding her when she was sucking vigorously. Once she was done eating and wanting to sleep again, I knew she was only there for comfort. I removed her, she got burped and a nook, then I pumped the rest of my boobs out to keep my supply heavy. (that helped with storing milk for later) Good luck. :)

Hi E. - what did you do to fix this problem. I have an 11 week old little boy who is doing the EXACT same thing. I'm so frustrated b/c I don't want to pull him off but he can sit there forever nursing. I don't want to stop breastfeeding b/c I love it and I know he enjoys it too but I work from home and can't afford taking this much time just to feed him. I used to be able to play and read to him within the hour. Please let me know if you found a solution.