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Mom of a 2 yr 1 m old boy1 Year ago

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My baby is entering in 3 months and his time gap has increased upto 3 to 4 hrs in taking feed. Is it normal or baby should take feed every 2 hrs?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear Mum that is fine no need to feed by the clock let baby feed on demand whenever baby wants and how much baby wants if baby is passing urine 6 to 8 times in 24 hours is active alert and gaining adequate weight at least 500 grams per month then feeding is sufficient

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