Donna,
       I recommend that preemies, babies under six pounds, and or babies
needing to be woken for feedings not go longer than four hours at night.  The
early infants have a tough time in the beginning knowing when they need to eat.
Also for moms comfort.  Hope this helps.

Sally A. Isaacs RN, BSN, IBCLC
University Medical Center @Princeton
Princeton, NJ 08543
908-881-3390

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