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I have a 12 weeks baby girl, shes taking a bottle since birth. i also use a pacifier. this days shes refusing to take her bottle, she can go up to 6 hours without feeding. is there something wrong with her. should i take her to her pediatrician?

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Dr. Vijaya Sikand answered

Infant feeding: You should discuss this with the pediatrician. Feeding every six hours may not be adequate for that age.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 7/12/2020

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A member asked:

I have a 12 weeks baby girl, shes taking a bottle since birth. i also use a pacifier. this days shes refusing to take her bottle, she can go up to 6 hours without feeding. is there something wrong with her. should i take her to her pediatrician?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijaya Sikand answered

Dr Wang agreed

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