#asktheexpert my daughter is 2.5 months old. Earlier she use to take milk every 2.5 hrs @ 60 ml. Now she takes sleep of 4 to 5 hrs at a stretch in the night and feeds only 5 to 6 times @ 90 ml to 100 ml per feed. Her intake should increase with age however, it is decreasing with time. I wonder

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 2 months old now you can calculate the intake by multiplying the present weight with 180 this should be total milk intake within 24 hours if baby is gaining weight adequately do not worry

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