Patient's question:
The baby is still less than three months old, but my milk is not enough for her to eat. I want to add some formula, but since I have never fed her before, she is not accustomed to the nipple and refuses to eat. She often cries uncontrollably. How can I get her to eat?Doctor's answer:
1. Breastfed babies don't like pacifiers.This is the most common reason, and most breastfed babies encounter this issue. While we are happily feeding the baby, we often don't expect it to be so difficult to get them to accept a pacifier.
2. Don't like the taste of formula.
Even though babies are small, they have their own opinions and preferences. They might not like the taste of this formula.
3. Weaning phase.
Around 4 months, babies gradually mature. On one hand, they may have started complementary foods and prefer new-flavored foods, losing interest in formula temporarily. According to Yanlou.com, between 4-6 months, a baby's lactase levels begin to decrease, and their taste buds start to change, altering their appetite. On the other hand, their hearing and vision make breakthroughs, making them more interested in the outside world. They often get distracted by small disturbances and focus less on feeding.