We're told that the baby should be fed every 2 hours for atleast 15 minutes. But if the baby only feeds for 5 minutes and again after 30 minutes for 5 minutes and again after 45 minutes for 8-10 minutes?

1 Answer

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

A. hi each and every child is different and so they have their own specific sleep and feeding patterns. so if a child looks happy and active, gains enough weight, passes urine at least 7 or 8 times in a day ,no need to worry about anything.

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