Should I wake a sleeping baby to feed?

Why you should wake your newborn to feed: -baby's tummy empties fast -sleeps through hunger -importance of gaining newborn weight -boosting your milk supply http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/week-2/wake-to-feed.aspx If your baby is premature then it is definitely essential to wake him up according to schedule because he needs the vitamins and should not be cutting down on feeds.