No, a strict 10-minute time limit is generally not sufficient or recommended for a newborn during breastfeeding. While some efficient babies finish nursing relatively quickly, newborns often have sleepy feeding behaviors, immature sucking patterns, and require extended time to stimulate and access the higher-fat hindmilk. Lactation consultants strongly advise feeding on demand and letting the baby nurse on the first breast until they release it spontaneously or fall asleep peacefully, rather than watching a clock. Restricting feeding times can lead to poor infant weight gain, low milk supply, and incomplete breast emptying, making baby-led feeding essential during the early weeks of life.
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