is it ok to wake a sleepy baby for feed if he sleeps for 4 hours without any break

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear mum, there is no need to wake up your baby for feeding even if it has been 4 hours. you should feed as per your baby's demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants.

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