Is the baby not drinking milk well because of complementary feeding?

Patient's question:

10-month-old baby, who had been experiencing constipation previously, was drinking cow's milk, so they recently switched to goat's milk. Now they drink two servings of goat's milk and residual cow's milk each day. Initially, they drank normally, consuming 180ml every three to four hours. Recently, they haven't been drinking well, and it might be related to starting solid foods. It's as if they would never drink from a bottle nipple—they eat while playing.

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, it is a pleasure to clarify your doubts for you. If the baby is eating a lot of complementary foods, the milk intake must be increased, which is a normal phenomenon. Abdominal massage can be done to enhance the function of the spleen, stomach, and intestines. The above suggestions are for the question "Does the recent poor milk intake of a 10-month-old baby have anything to do with adding complementary foods?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!

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