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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old boy4 years ago

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my son 5 and half months old, always refuses breastfeed.... he drinks only when he falls asleep... and do not drink when he is awake.... I'm worried why does he do like this....

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Chitradevi PMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hi Mom, Feed your baby when he is in real hunger. Also check , if you have enough milk for your baby. Try to express your milk and give it to your baby using feeding bottle. And check if he accepts the bottle feeding. Thankyou and have a good day.

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