Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently, and doesn't eat much either. What should I do if my baby won't drink formula?Doctor's answer:
Hello, that's because the baby is already accustomed to breastfeeding. The taste of breast milk and the shape and softness of the mother's nipple have made him accustomed to it, so suddenly switching to formula milk will be unfamiliar and cause him to refuse to drink.First, you can buy a realistic nipple from a shopping mall. Then, use a breast pump to extract breast milk and add it to the prepared formula milk. For the first time, you can use more breast milk and less formula milk. Gradually reduce the amount of breast milk and increase the amount of formula milk until the baby is drinking only formula milk. This will make the transition smoother for the baby.
Alternatively, you can offer formula milk once between the two breastfeeding sessions. Generally, it takes about 5-7 days for the baby to adapt well to the change.