my daughter is 5 weeks old and demands breastfeeding every half an hour is this normal and since I have nipple pain can I also give formula milk in between

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 weeks ago

A. dear mum, no, you should avoid giving formula to your baby in between. you should exclusively breastfeed till 6 months complete. some babies feed at shorter interval. you should feed on demand.

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