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Guardian of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my baby is 5 months old and gets the feed only for 8 minutes every 3 hours. he is active. but not sure if he 8 minutes feed is enough

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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Then try feeding frequently. Your baby should be peeing anywhere between six to ten times a day which means the baby is taking feeds properly. If not then make sure the baby is latching and taking feeds well or if ur milk supply is sufficient. Also there should be a gradual weight gain. Keep a check on these factors.

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