the doctor at the hospital said he should on be fed every 3 hours and not on demand.
This is because he falls asleep at the breast after 5 mins feeding instead of getting a full tummy from a proper feed.
It's not my baby btw. It's my friend's. He's a week old.
Is this good advice from the doctor? I did suggest a bf counsellor to them but I don't think they'll do it. They've had no bother feeding their first child and new baby is latching on etc. Just sleeping instead of feeding hence his hospital visit.
Any advice would be grateful. Thank you.
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