Patient's question:
Is it okay to wean him since he doesn't drink formula and has little breast milk? Will he drink formula well after weaning?Past treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor said it's okay to provide complementary foods, but he doesn't drink them well either. He only eats a little each time.
What kind of help do you need: How can I get my child to drink more formula?
Doctor's answer:
During the weaning period and the period of introducing complementary foods, mothers need to be especially patient because although babies are small, they are always selective about what they eat. Advice: If your breast milk supply is very low, you can stop breastfeeding and rely solely on formula and complementary foods. At five months, the baby can start gradually increasing the types of complementary foods they can eat. When introducing complementary foods, if the baby doesn’t eat it all in one sitting, continue offering the next meal. Don’t hesitate to offer the next meal if the baby doesn’t eat it all at once, as it’s important not to overreact to their refusal. You can now start introducing a quarter of a yolk to the baby. Introduce one new food per week, and if there are no allergic reactions after a week, you can introduce another new food.