Hi my baby was premature, now 4 months sometimes ask for milk in 2 hours & sometimes he is not asking after 3.5 hrs .Is it normal? Normal window is within 3 hrs ,Should we wake him up and feed if he sleeping more than 3 hrs at night?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. dear mum, this is normal. the frequency of feeding would depend on your baby's hunger. there is no need to follow any fixed time interval. you should feed as per your baby's demand.

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