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Should i wake up my 2 month old baby for a feed at night or wait for him to wake up when he is hungry? he is formula fed. thanks

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Every two to three : The baby should have a feeding every two to three hours. The growth curve may be uploaded to HealthTap and/or reviewed at the next well visit with your PCP.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2019

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