Patient's question:
The baby is four months old. From yesterday to today, it has been having bowel movements only after breastfeeding. The stool is green and has mucus. I had the stool tested. The doctor said to feed the baby seven or eight mouthfuls of breast milk every four hours, and then give porridge. Do I have to give porridge? The baby only drinks breast milk and won't drink anything else.Doctor's answer:
The baby is accustomed to breast milk and suddenly refuses to take formula. In this case, besides mixing breast milk and formula to gradually restore the baby's taste preference, it is also necessary for someone else in the family to feed the baby. Additionally, the mother should not be present in the room because the baby's sense of smell is very acute. If the mother is nearby, the baby will detect the scent of breast milk and will definitely resist drinking formula.What needs to be noted is that if the baby has never touched a bottle before, it is essential to first let the baby get accustomed to the bottle. The approach is to place breast milk in the bottle and have someone else in the family feed it to the baby. Once the baby is familiar with the bottle, you can gradually switch to formula.