#asktheexpert are frequent small feeds okay like every 2 hours for kids or should they stick to 5 full meals a day

1 Answer

ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, it’s always good to let the kid decide when to eat and how much to eat as they have tender appetite and their tummy get filled with handful of foods

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