my 5 and half month daughter waking up too often for feeds, normally of 3-4 minutes of feeding. Do I need to see a doctor.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear parent, if your baby is active, alert and passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours then do not worry. feeding pattern varies from baby to baby and from time to time.

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