Hello mam..i am a mom of twins..babies born premature at 35 weeks.. I was advised to feed 2 hrs once.. Should i feed babies on 2 to 3 hrs basis or is it fine to demand feed?and let baby sleep.. Babies have become full term now..

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shilpi BhandariMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. yes mom definitely u can there should be minimum gap of two and a half hours and maximum gap of three hours between the two feeding during day time and during night time this gap can be extended to 4 or 5 hours as well

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