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That’s the good news.

The downside is he may wake up ravenous.

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Cluster feeding commonly happens during growth spurts or in the evening.

While cluster feeding can be stressful and limiting for you, it tends to be a passing phase.

What is cluster feeding?

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Cluster feeding is when your baby feeds very often, typically every 30 minutes to an hour.

Cluster feeding and milk supply

Your milk supply is tailored to your babys demands.

As he grows, so will his calorie and nutrition needs.

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When do babies cluster feed?

Cluster feeding sessions are most common around 3 weeks and again at 6 weeks.

How do you know a cluster session is looming?

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How long does cluster feeding last?

Cluster feeding sessions rarely last for more than two days.

How to deal with cluster feeding

Cluster feeding can be hard.

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Here are some tips for making this time more bearable.

How does cluster feeding start?

This often happens when your babystarts sleeping moreduring the night, making his less-frequent feeding sessions even more important.

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