Baby milk demand higher than usual

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Asked for Male, 31 Years

Since yesterday night my baby's demand for milk has significantly gone up, every 30-60 min. Usually he used to demand it in 3-4hrs. Also, we feel he is tired and he is not able to calm down as he does daily. What should we do?

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Dr. Trupti Shetty

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

He may be going through a growth spurt and it is completely normal. If this continues for more than a week, then you need to consult your pediatrician

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Dr. M.L.Kothari Pediatrician 42 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. M.L.Kothari

Pediatrician 42 yrs exp Jaipur

Dear parents , With out knowing the age of baby &wt it's difficult to answer,kindly consult me on practo app to get proper answer.