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Mom of a 3 yr 3 m old girl3 years ago

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my baby takes less feeding today when compared yesterday should i wake up her and feed for every 2 hours

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, there is no need to feed your baby every 2 hours. You should feed as per your baby’s demand that is whenever baby wants and how much baby wants. If baby is active, alert and passing urine more than 7 times in 24 hours then feeding is sufficient.

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