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Formula milk to newborn

2023-06-29 07:40:50
Is it necessary to feed newborn every 2 hrs. BM is not possible bcz of some reasons thats why giving formula milk. As baby is sleeping often so currently not giving milk in every 2 hrs. Someone says tht if we are not giving milk in every 2 hrs then there will be some develipmental issues in baby. Is it so?pls suggest
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Greetings it's advisable to give feed every 2 hrly in intial day of new born period for the growth and development

Answered2023-06-29 07:49:36

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Yes breastfeeding every 2 hr recommended.If less breast milk can use formula milk.

Answered2023-06-29 08:10:25

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