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Mom of a 2 yr 9 m old girl2 years ago

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my baby feeds only one time at night with a gap of 5 to 6hrs. is it OK or should I wake her up more often to feed.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear Mum it is ok many babies begin to sleep longer through the night from 3 months onwards feed baby on demand whenever baby wants to and how much baby wants

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