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In 24 hours how many bottles should a 5 month old have ?
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5-6: Assuming that infant sleeps 6-8 hours at night, 5 to 6 bottles (feedings) would be appropriate.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Night or day?: At 5 mos, children usually eat every 2 to 4 hours--hence, 5-7 bottles. They also tend to eat more often in the day if they are going to sleep through the night. Trust your baby and your instincts; follow his lead and feed when hungry, and you may be rewarded with better sleep at night. Breast milk digests more quickly, so a baby fed breastmilk in a bottle will eat more often.
Answered 1/12/2013
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