Patient's question:
The baby is three months old. Due to insufficient breast milk, we have been mixed feeding. But recently, the baby suddenly doesn't like drinking formula anymore. Even when hungry, he doesn't want to eat it. Sometimes he cries when eating, and sometimes he just plays with it and can't finish eating. It seems like he chokes after eating just a few mouthfuls. What's going on?Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: Why doesn't the baby like drinking formula anymore?
Doctor's answer:
Always feeding with formula or mixed feeding? If you're always feeding with formula, it might be that the child has entered the weaning phase. It will improve over time, so don't worry. It's important to introduce complementary foods promptly so that nutrition will never be behind. If you're mixed feeding, it's also normal. Mixed feeding can affect the mother's nipple, and it's quite common for children not to take the bottle. You can try feeding the formula with a spoon to help the child get used to the taste again. It will gradually get better. Whether you're mixed feeding or formula feeding, it's essential to introduce complementary foods on time. Generally, it's recommended to start introducing complementary foods around four months.