Hello doctor. I am breastfeeding my child. my 5 month old child feeding patterns vary between 1.5-2hrs. I have read that post 4months the gap between feed increases . my child's patterns hasn't changed since 4 months. is this ok . does it change post 6 months ? will I be able to notice a change because now I need to figure out if my child is really hungry , as there is a association to sleep and feed too.

Question

Hello doctor. I am breastfeeding my child.  my 5 month old child feeding patterns vary between 1.5-2hrs. I have read that post 4months the gap between feed increases . my child's patterns hasn't changed since 4 months. is this ok . does it change post 6 months ?  will I be able to notice a change because now I need to figure out if my child is really  hungry , as there is a association to sleep and feed too.

Accepted Answer

every child is different and has different milestones. 
give only breastmilk till completion of Six month. 
start vitamin d and multivitamin supplements regularly and give sunbath every morning for half an hour daily

Accepted Answer

hi
mam ,as far as your child is looking happy and active, gains enough weight, passes urine at least 7 or 8 times in a day , achieve age appropriate milestones then no need to worry about it  much.
you must offer breasfeeding as per your child needs.