#AskTheExpert Hello doc... My baby is 2 and half month old.. Is it ok to feed her with a duration gap of 8-9 hrs at night.. She had her milk around 11 pm and gets up around 6 for her milk. Is dat ok ??

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom No, long fasting is not recommended for samll babies. 8-9 hours gap is very long. U need to wake up ur baby After 3-4 hours to give feed. Exclusive breastfeed ur baby till six months. Take care

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