My son is 3 months old. While breastfeeding he is drinking for only 5 to 10 minutes and then rejecting. Again after 2 hours he will drink for another 5min. Would this be sufficient to baby. Please suggest.

1 Answer

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi mam ,as far as your child is looking happy and active, gains enough weight, passes urine at least 7 or 8 times in a day ,no need to worry about your child feeding pattern.

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