Hello doctor my baby boy takes feeding per 2-3hrs in the morning but coming to night time he will take a long gap. For example if he take feed at 12pm then he will wake up at 4-5am. It is ok to take long gaps at the night time

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, it is absolutely fine to take such gap’s while breastfeeding. Feed baby on demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants. Let baby guide the feeding process.

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