Hello Doctor Is it ok for a 2.5 moths old baby to sleep for 4-5 hours without taking feed during night. she's active and her weight gain is also great. but from last 2 days. she sleeps for 4-5 hours without taking feed.

2 Answers

ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, yes it’s perfectly fine but don’t give a very long gap because night feeds are equally important to maintain your milk production and also prolactin levels be high during night time

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 7 m old girl4 years ago

A. thank you very much. such a relief. I will try to wake her up and feed her.

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