my son is 2 and half month old. when he is sleeping, he doesn't wakes up for feeding. I does demand feeding only when he is awake. I usually wakes him up to feed in interval of 2 to 3 hrs. is demand feeding has to be followed in sleep as well?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, yes, you should follow demand feeding in sleep as well. You need not wake up your baby for feeding. Let your baby wake up on own for feeding.

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