my baby is 2 1/2 months old. from past 4-5 days she cluster feeds every one hour in the night for 4 times. and then sleeps for 6-7 hrs at a stretch. is it okay not to feed her for such a long gap?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. dear mum, yes, it is ok if your baby does not feed for around 6 hours. you should feed as per your baby's demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants.

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