My 5 month old breastfed baby takes feeding every 2hrs during night. When will he stop taking night feeding and how? Will he stop on his own?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, as your baby grows, the frequency of night feeding will reduce. However it will not stop completely and will continue till your baby continues to have breast milk. You should breastfeed baby till 2 years.

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