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2024-04-19 00:43:26
My baby is 5months old now. He is on formula feeding... In night he is not taking feeding almost for 8-9 hrs... Even if I force to feed he is refusing... Is it ok? But yes whenever he is feeling hungry he takes it almost upto 120 mla to 150 ml.. is this behaviour ok
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Dear parents, ,in the day Feed Baby every 2 hrly And from 10pmto6am on demand. Introduce semisolid Diet after completing 6 months.

Answered2024-04-19 05:56:21

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Greetings ,yes this is normal u need not be force feed the child,since the child is 5mon u can feed the child on demand.

Answered2024-04-19 01:51:28

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