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In which position should I feed my 25-days-old baby?

Dr Vidya Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: I have a 25 days old baby girl. What is the correct position to feed her? How many times in a day should she be fed? How long can we let her sleep continuously without feeding? Further, she is having small red pimples or rashes on her face, which seems to increase by the day. How to cure this?

A:Feed with the head raised and feed frequently on demand. Try and feed at least every 3-4 hours. For the rashes you have to see your paediatrician. I don't think there is a need to worry about the rash but its best to get it checked.