Baby sleeps for 4-5 hours after each fee

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My 6 weeks old daughter ( preterm- born at 33 weeks and 5 days) now weighs - 2.75 gms . she is majorly on formula - Similac Advance 1 . She takes 60 ml/feed and along with 15 mins of breastfeed and then sleeps for 4-5 hours. She doesnt get up even after trying all the ways - tapping her toes,tickling her ear , running down hand on her spine etc. Is it normal? If not, what should i do?

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Dr. Neha Bansal

Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Delhi

Give more of mother milk u will find change .

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Dr. Ramesh Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ramesh

Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Chennai

Give only demand feeding

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