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Mom of a 1 yr 10 m old boy1 Year ago

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my son is getting feed only for 5 mins.. he is too sleepy.. he won't cry for feed. and hence not gaining weight. please can you help me what I should do to increase feed time

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. Hello mom babies get tired while they are feeding and hence tend to fall a sleep but at times these are just small naps so try to talk to the baby while feeding or sing maintain an eye contact with them so that he actively takes the feed . if still no improvement then get him examined

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