Hello Experts, My baby is 5 months old. She started sleeping 7-8 hours at a stretch at night. Is that fine? or do I need to feed her in between?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, it is fine if your baby is sleeping for 7 to 8 hours at a stretch. You should feed as per your baby’s demand. If baby is active, playful, passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours then feeding is sufficient.

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