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Guardian of a 6 m old girl5 months ago

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my baby cries a lot and is getting habitual of sucking nipple. while doing breastfeeding, baby feeds for 15 minutes but gets stuck and just sucking for hours long. what is the solution for this?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist5 months ago

A. d3ar mum , this is common among newborn as baby was in protected environment of womb now baby feels sense of security n warmth close to mother while feeding other family member can help with holding baby , light swaddel in light cotton cloth can help

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