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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My friend had her first baby about a month ago and she’s very anxious about everything. Baby is cluster feeding 24/7, but is immensely fussy between feeds. Baby seems hungry constantly. I asked my friend if she’s sure baby is getting enough at each feed (she falls sleep during each feed) and she said she is because she’s cluster feeding and “eating constantly”.

The thing is, whenever I bottle feed the baby a measurable amount (I’m occasionally helping watch her while mom naps), she seems content and isn’t fussy for an extended period of time, like two hours. Whereas, when she cluster feeds on the breast, she’s waking from sleep and is fussy and rooting again after just a half hour.

I’m wary, but I feel like I need to say something.[b] The thing is, she is already feeling a little inadequate.[/b] I don’t think it’s PPD or anything like that, just anxious and nervous. Should I say something, and if so, what?[/quote]

(I have not read any post other than the first post in this thread.)

Isn't the focus of your concern for the health & welfare of the newborn baby ?  Just be polite & helpful, not critical,when dealing with the new mother.

Also, share that caution is needed when bathing babies as only lukewarm water should be used. An adult testing the water's temperature by hand may lead to bathing a newborn in water that is too hot. [/quote]

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