05/27/2026
Triple feeding is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding feeding plans a new parent can experience, and many families are doing it without fully understanding why or for how long.
Triple feeding typically involves 3 steps at every feeding:
1️⃣ Breastfeed baby
2️⃣ Supplement with pumped milk and/or formula
3️⃣ Pump to help protect or increase milk supply
This plan is often used temporarily when:
✨ Baby isn’t transferring milk effectively
✨ Weight gain is a concern
✨ Milk supply needs additional stimulation
✨ Baby was born early or has feeding challenges
While triple feeding can be a useful tool in certain situations, it’s meant to be a short-term strategy with ongoing support and reassessment, not something parents are expected to sustain indefinitely without help.
If you’re triple feeding right now and feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged, you are not alone. Support matters, and feeding plans should work for your family, not against your wellbeing.
Want to learn more about when triple feeding is appropriate, how to make it more manageable, and signs it may be time to reassess the plan? Read this week’s blog for a deeper dive! Link in bio