Is it normal for a baby over two months old not to feed at night?

       It is generally normal for a baby over two months old to skip nighttime feedings, provided the infant appears alert and content during the day, has a good appetite, and shows no abnormal sleep behaviors.

However, if a baby over two months old skips nighttime feedings *and* exhibits signs such as restless or disturbed sleep, severe crying, or refusal to feed, this is typically considered abnormal.

Babies over two months old have relatively small gastric capacity and therefore require frequent feedings throughout the day. Skipping nighttime feedings may simply reflect longer uninterrupted sleep periods at night. If the infant shows no abnormal nocturnal symptoms—such as night terrors, night crying, or excessive sweating—and remains alert, calm, and content when awake (without excessive crying or irritability), while also feeding well and adequately during the day, this pattern is usually normal.

Conversely, skipping nighttime feedings *combined* with sudden awakenings, intense crying during sleep, difficulty calming the infant, or refusal to feed is typically abnormal. Such symptoms may indicate underlying conditions such as fever, intestinal obstruction, or respiratory illness.