Patient's question:
At two and a half months old, the baby has already started eating only breast milk and refusing cow's milk. My milk supply 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 the baby's initial recovery of breastfeeding, showing resistance to formula. Different babies have varying times to adapt to new foods; some may take only one or two days, while others may need five to six days. Therefore, patience is essential, allowing the baby multiple exposures to the new food to practice bowel movements and adjust to the new taste. Sometimes the baby may eat and then spit out, but please do not mistakenly assume the baby rejects the food. If you persist, this behavior may eventually disappear. Sometimes, it may take the baby eight to ten attempts to understand a new food. Of course, the same applies to getting the baby accustomed to formula—patience and gradual progress are key.