Patient's question:
The baby is 4 months old. Since birth, they haven't been drinking milk or formula well. They hold the nipple in their mouth for more than ten minutes before starting to eat.Treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What kind of help is needed: Do they need treatment?
Doctor's answer:
The baby is already 4 months old and has started to increase their milk intake, but their appetite is poor, which makes parents worry that they are not getting enough nutrition. In fact, this is a common "milk aversion" phenomenon in babies. Parents should not be overly concerned; as long as they carefully identify the reason for the baby's milk aversion, appropriate measures can be taken. If it is due to teething, a larger hole nipple can be used to drink milk, which can reduce the pain caused by sucking. Alternatively, the formula can be mixed with other foods such as oatmeal or rice flour to make a milk porridge and fed with a spoon.