Feeding every hour tonight? Here’s what the sources say.

“On average, most exclusively breastfed babies will feed every 2 to 4 hours. Some babies may feed as often as every hour at times, often called cluster feeding. Or they may have a longer sleep interval of 4 to 5 hours.” CDC

“Cluster feeding usually happens during the first 3 to 4 months. It's when your baby wants to feed even more frequently, sometimes constantly, over a period of time. It's very normal and nothing to be concerned about.” NHS Best Start in Life

“Sometimes babies ask to feed for short periods of time but more frequently. This is called “cluster feeding” and often happens in the evening. “Cluster feeding” is normal and might mean your baby is going through a growth spurt. This is your baby’s way of stimulating your milk production.” Canadian Paediatric Society

“Sometimes your baby may want to nurse more often. When feedings are bunched together, especially in the evening, it's called cluster feeding. While it may seem like a lot, it is normal.” USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support

“You might also have 1 or 2 cluster feeding periods, which are times when your baby feeds more often within a shorter period of time. For example, this could be 3 or more feeds within a few hours.” Raising Children Network

“Your baby may want to cluster feed during the day or night, or a bit of both. Your baby may cluster feed for a few days when they're going through a growth spurt, but once your supply catches up with demand, things should be back to normal.” NHS Best Start in Life

“Newborns tend to breastfeed at least 8 times a day (24 hours) for the first few weeks. And your baby may want to feed more and for longer at night – that's because this is when you produce more prolactin (the hormone that produces milk).” NHS Best Start in Life

“These growth spurts typically happen when your baby is around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months old. But your baby's growth spurts may not happen at these exact times. Growth spurts can happen at any time, and every baby is different. Growth spurts usually last a few days.” USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support

“Most babies gain weight very quickly, especially during growth spurts. Typically, growth spurts happen at around 7 to 10 days old and again between 3 and 6 weeks old.” American Academy of Pediatrics

“Some babies may want to nurse every 30 minutes to an hour in the evenings. This is normal, and it does not mean your baby isn't getting enough milk. It may just be your baby's way of filling up before a longer sleep at night.” USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support

“But this is your baby's way of helping you increase your milk supply so that you can keep up with baby's needs. Remember, the more your baby nurses, the more milk your body makes. Once your supply increases, you will likely be back to your usual routine.” USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support

“You can cluster feed formula milk, but it's important not to overfeed your baby.” NHS Best Start in Life