what to do if the baby takes feed only for 2- 3 mins and then goes into deep sleep and doesn't take feed for 6 hours ?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist11 months ago

A. dear mum baby going of to sleep during breastfeeding is common you can gently tickle baby toes to awaken if baby is passing urine 6 to 8 times in 24 hours is active alert and gaining adequate weight then feeding is sufficient feed on demand

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