hi, am a mother of 2months baby. is it compulsory to feed the baby for every 2hrs? till how many months should we continue like this?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, it is not compulsory to feed baby every 2 hours. In fact, you should be feeding your baby on demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants. Let baby guide the feeding process.

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Author of questionMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Thanq doctor.

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