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Old 03-30-2008, 12:56 AM
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remember, your baby isn't even 3 months old!!!
if she's hungry and rooting... feed her! it is as they get older, say 6-9 months you should start thinking about feeding until asleep.

my girl HAD to suck. after our first night at home, she sucked until my nipple felt like falling off! i gave her a pacifier. my son NEVER had one. but my daughter NEEDED it. I NEEDED IT.

now, she's almost 14 months and there are times that she refuses the pacifier. which i'm glad for. i didn't want her to become reliant on it either.

personally, i believe that a baby needs to feel secure. one way a baby feels secure is through feeding (particularly through breastfeeding). if your baby wants you, give in.

your baby will only be this young once. enjoy it and stop worrying so much! you have a lifetime of worries ahead of you. in 3 months you won't even remember this worry!
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