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2021-12-14 20:58:36
1. How many ml per day should a 3week old feed? 2. Also, how many ml should each feed be for the baby? 3. How to count feeding interval for a formula fed infant?
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You should feed a minimum of 50 ml 2nd hrly. Feeding  interval usually is 2 hrs but sometimes  the gap may 3 to 4 hr if baby takes a long nap

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