#asktheexpert my baby is on hunger strike. all she want is to suck her hands. kindly share the reasons and what should I do?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear mum, you should not force feed..just feed on demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants. let baby guide the feeding process. if baby is passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours then feeding is sufficient.

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