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Mom of a 5 yr old boy4 years ago

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Hi, my baby is 5 months old he drinks milk only for 10-15 mins, so I try to feed him every 1 or 1.5 hour. He drink milk only for 10-15 minutes is it fine?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. If the baby’s content at the end of the breast-feeding session then you need not worry. Most of the times as the milk will be already ready and stored well enough the baby might be consuming all of it in the first 10 to 15 minutes itselfWrite Your Answer Here

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Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi parent They suck their requirements of milk within initial 15 to 20 minutes only But keep her attached with you..Try to offer with different breast

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