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Baby doesn't sleep without nursing

2020-10-22 08:19:24
My 7 and half month old doesn't sleep without nursing. He was exclusively breastfeeded till five and half month after complimentary food has started. Even before nap he wants to have feeding atleast for 5 minutes. What to do?
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Give him breastfeeding, no harm in giving it.... But give complementary feeding 3to5 times a day so he learns to eat....
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continue BF till 2years of age...

Answered2020-10-22 09:11:00

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If he wants breast milk Give him . There is no harm in giving till 3 years

Answered2020-10-22 08:54:27

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