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20 years
My baby is 20 days old and I breastfeed her but sometimes like once a day she gets fussy and wants to eat so I give her my breast, she takes it but then she spits it then takes it and spits it. Why?
Oct 19, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
It is a common mistake to assume that each time a baby is irritable or fussy then it's because she's hungry and immediately offer her your breast. If she's not latching well and spitting the breast, she's most likely not hungry. Sometimes all babies require is some affection and cuddling. You should also try to give her a pacifier, it's soothing and relaxing for babies. And remember to try to keep an every 2 hours feeding schedule.
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