hi ,my twin babies are going fastly to sleep while feeding within 5 mins ,after that even if I pump and give them they only drink about 1 ounce they are now 5 months old their diaper count is 4-5 only , mostly they are cluster feeding babies .what may be the reason for low intake of milk and falling asleep easily ?

1 Answer

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi usually it is normal among young babies. but try to keep your child awake while feeding by gently tickling his or her palm and sole or gently rub your fingertips on your child hair. try different feeding position.

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