In general, babies should be fed when hungry or “on demand.” Babies should be allowed to omit the middle of the night feeding at any time, if they so indicate. Your baby is the best judge as to the amount that is sufficient to satisfy their appetite. Your baby should not be coaxed or forced to take more than desired. Please call and we will advise you as to what should be done, if you feel your baby’s appetite is not being satisfied.

A Schedule With Flexibility
A feeding schedule is usually most satisfactory if the hours are roughly set and the baby is allowed to set his/her own schedule on a “demand basis.” This may be anywhere between every three to five hours. It may help to try to establish a schedule during the day time, but sleeping through the night is a function of the baby’s maturity rather than that of a rigid schedule.

The vast majority of full-term babies can be taught to sleep throughout the night after the age of four months. Feeding during the night after six months becomes a habit, and is not necessary for the baby. Be careful to avoid this bad habit, or night feeders may fall into being trained night wakers.