Patient's question:
The baby is five months old. Since he was switched to formula milk two months ago, he has not been eating the formula milk. It was mixed feeding, but there is not much breast milk left. I even tried feeding him rice porridge, but he won’t eat it. He hasn’t consumed more than 100 milliliters of milk a day, and he’s not eating anything. He doesn’t sleep well at night and only falls asleep at 12 a.m., waking up every two hours. I don’t know what’s wrong, and I’m very worried. What should I do if the baby isn’t eating well and isn’t sleeping well?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the baby may have symptoms of calcium deficiency, such as difficulty sleeping during naps, easily waking up, and there may also be a possibility of zinc deficiency. Babies with zinc deficiency often have poor appetite. It is necessary to check the baby for trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. If there is a deficiency, timely supplementation can be done. When supplementing calcium, the baby should also take vitamin D. Additionally, probiotics can be given to the baby. Probiotics can enhance appetite and are safe without side effects.