Patient's question:
At one and a half months, the baby has already started eating only breast milk and refusing cow's milk. My milk is simply not enough for him. But he would rather go hungry than drink cow's milk. He can only drink up to 30 milliliters at most. Now a month has passed, and he has even lost a little weight compared to when he was born. I feel like he's getting skinnier and skinnier. How can this be?Doctor's answer:
This is when the baby first resumes breastfeeding, showing resistance to formula. Different babies take varying amounts of time to adapt to new foods—some may adjust within a day or two, while others may need five to six days. Therefore, patience is essential, allowing the baby multiple exposures to the new food to practice digestion and develop a taste for it. Sometimes, the baby may eat and then spit out the food. Please do not mistakenly assume the baby dislikes the food. If you persist, this behavior may eventually disappear. Sometimes, it may take the baby eight to ten attempts to fully understand a new food. Of course, the same applies to getting the baby to accept formula—it requires a gradual approach.