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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would actually try to stretch feeding intervals out a bit longer. Sometimes when they eat 2 oz every 2 hrs it's more like a snack and they never really feel really hungry. I would try 2.5-3 hrs at a higher volume for the same total volume per day. That being said I've worked with probably over 1000 babies and I can't recall a newborn who refuses a bottle- usually it's the opposite problem- so I would definitely be pushing for some sort of evaluation. If you suspect tongue tie, you can probably make an appointment with a ENT or dentist yourself depending on your insurance plan. [/quote]

OP here. We tried that and he gets hungry at 2 hours. We have tried offering him more and he will not take more than 2 ounces a feed. He wakes himself up to eat for most of the feedings and at night. He will let us know when he is hungry at the two hour mark. The pediatrician and lactation consultant told us to feed him him every two hours. I trust their medical knowledge and expertise. [/quote]

Ok OP if you want to feed him every 2 hours, feed him every 2 hours and stop "I spend most of the day just letting him try to latch and eat between syringe feeding." I still think you are offering too frequently. [/quote]

Don’t come on the thread then. It’s really that simple.[/quote]

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