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Baby is always hungry

2018-04-25 15:41:37
My baby is 3 weeks old.. She is always hungry.. She needs to be fed every 1 hour.. Also she keep on feeding for half an hour sometimes.. We give formula feed once a day.. Dont know why she is hungry always
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No,your feeding pattern is faulty. Do NOT give feeds before atleast 2 to 2-1/2 hours,stop top milk feeds. Feed for about 5 mins each breast,NOT longer,if your lactation is sufficient and the baby is hungry,95% stomach will be full in 5 mins,rest on other side.

Answered2018-04-26 04:08:23

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