is it okay if the baby goes without feed for 5 hours in night? my baby doesnt want to wake up in midnight for feed. so when i dont wake him up... he wakes up after 5-6hours. so is this fine or should i feed him once in midnight also by waking him?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, it is okay if your baby goes without feeding for 5 hours at night. You should feed as per your baby’s demand. If baby is active, alert and passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours then feeding is sufficient.

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