My newborn is 10 days old. Can I wake him up to feed him as he sleeps for 3-4 hours at a stretch?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. dear mum, at the age of 10 dats, you can wake up your baby for feeding. feed baby every 2 to 3 hours till baby regains the birth weight and thereafter feed on demand.

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