What should be the average breastfeeding time, in minutes, per feed for a 3 months old ... my baby hardly feeds for more than 3-4 minutes. Also how can we know at home that he is getting adequate feed..?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, the breastfeeding time varies from baby to baby. Some babies feed for shorter duration and some longer duration. Feed baby on demand. If baby is active, alert and passing urine more than 6 to 8 times a day then feeding is adequate.

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