#AskTheExpert my 4.month old baby is exclusively breastfed. how will I know he is full? earlier he used to feed for 20 mins at a go. but now a days he feeds for only 8-10 mins and duration of feed has also increased. he is not cranky or doesn't cry.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear parent, if your baby is passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours and is active and alert, then your baby is receiving adequate feeding. Feed as per your baby’s demand.

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