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Breastfeeding
My baby boy is 5 months old and on breastfeed.
He usually drink every hour in day time and during night he need to drink 2-3 times ... is it Normal?
Is he getting enough milk ... the duration of drinking is 10-15 mins in every feed ... plz guide how to know if he is getting enough milk and not hungry ... he is passing potty every alternate day once a day.... and I am getting enough milk ...
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Dr. Apoorva I G
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi mam
Usually babies should be breast feed 10-12 times a day
Also night feeding for 2-3 times is recommended.
Next Steps
You could feed him for longer time during each feed around 20-30 min. Also feed him on one breast till complete emptying before offering other breast.
Your baby is feeding enough if
- baby is passing urine 6-8 times a day
-sleeps for 90-120 minutes after each feed
-Is gaining weight
Health Tips
Look out for hunger cues - opening eyes and looking from side to side, opening mouth and turning head : these are the initial cues
if not fed at these cues, baby will be irritable and have excessive cry
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