my baby boy is 3 months, at night sometimes he sleeps 5 to 6 hours after his last feed. Is this anywhere affect my baby's growth??

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, it is fine if your baby sleeps for 5 to 6 hours at a stretch without feeding. 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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