#asktheexperts My 5 month old baby boy is feeding for 3 to 4 mins every feed. The gap between feeds is 1 to 1.5 hours. Is this normal ? P.S. His current weight is 6.2 kg and birth weight was 2.55 kg

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist5 months ago

A. Namaste Mom, Feeding pattern change over time, so as far as he is active and their is weight gain no worries on that. by age of 4 to 6 months babies are expected to double there birth weight

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