my son 2.5 months old is taking the feed for 2 to 3mins only, he is taking for 2 to 3 hrs time gap. is it normal? Last time doctor told his weight gain is less.

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom babies gain about 300 GMs to 1 kg monthly and double their birth weight by the age of 4 to 6 months also , make sure you burp the baby well enough after every feed , as could be because of that

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