Patient's question:
My baby is now six months old, but she needs to be breastfed every one and a half hours. If she doesn't eat, she cries, and I really can't handle her. Could you please tell me how often a six-month-old baby should be breastfed?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Before introducing solid foods, breastfeeding should generally follow the principle of on-demand feeding—nursing whenever the child needs it. Typically, at this age, it's recommended to gradually introduce solid foods. As breastfeeding increases, the feeding intervals will gradually extend. Approximately 200 milliliters of milk per feeding, with feedings every three hours, is a common guideline. Based on the child's current feeding situation, the feeding intervals are relatively short, so it's important to pay attention to introducing solid foods.