#AskTheExpert Hello Doctor, My baby is 3 month 9 days old. do i feed him every 2 hrs at night or do i feed him on demand at night. i give formula milk

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. Early on in your baby's life, it's best to feed on demand. Breastfeeding is instinctual for babies. If they are looking and cueing to feed, it is what their bodies actually need for growth and development.

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