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[quote=Anonymous]Honestly, it depends a lot on the kid.  Some women might have low storage capacities in their breasts and need to feed more often in order for the kid to get the same amount of milk (i.e. they can make the right amount of milk but don't have a lot of storage so have to keep emptying to reach that total number -- and it's not about breast size).  But in most cases, it's really the baby's personality and needs.

My first was a terrible breastfeeder, and I ended up pumping as well.  He was also a terrible sleeper despite that.  I fed all breastmilk bottles, and he was up all the time.  Later switched to formula bottles -- same thing.  Second was able to BF well but was also up a lot.  The good thing was that I was able to nurse him down to sleep again really fast and not make a bottle, so it was way easier.  There are pros and cons.  I don't think you can say whether it's BFing or FFing in most cases.

Also, a kid sleeping 12 hours by 6 months seems amazing, so don't be surprised if you don't have that happen again.  I'd be happy if my 3 year old did that![/quote]

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