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How Often Should A 6 Weeks Old Infant Be Fed?

Posted on Wed, 8 Mar 2017

Question: 6 week old fell asleep at 730 pm should i wake to feed or leave him sleeping

Answered by Dr. Dr. (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should wake your baby and feed every 1.5 to 2 hours once.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

For an infant 6 weeks old, you have to feed every 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs once or whenever the baby cries. That is demand feeding.

Usually babies of that age will not sleep for more that 2 - 3 hrs. Even if the baby sleeps it is best to wake your baby up and feed.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. (3 hours later)

He is gaining weight. At night if i dont wake him he will nit cry for food at 3 hour mark. So better to let him sleep oerhaps

Answered by Dr. Dr. (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wake him up and feed him every 2 to 3 hours till he is 4 months old.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

If he is gaining weight there is nothing to worry. If he wakes up every 3 hours then also its fine. But if he is sleeping more than 3 hours then I would advice you to wake him and feed him every 2 to 3 hours. Atleast till he is 3 to 4 months old.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana