Patient's question:
The baby is almost three months old, and we took the baby on a long trip for about a week. The weather was cold. Originally, we were feeding the baby with both breast milk and formula, but after just three or four days, the baby started crying a lot. The baby wouldn't drink formula and only drank breast milk. The breast milk wasn't enough to satisfy the baby, so it kept crying! Last night when we came home, the weather wasn't as cold, but it seems like the baby has been crying frequently ever since, scared by something. The baby won't drink formula and drinks very little breast milk. It's very sleepy and only sleeps when held; as soon as it's put down, it wakes up. What can we do to get the baby to drink formula?Doctor's answer:
The baby has been uninterested in drinking formula and breastfeeding after returning home from a trip. This may indicate a possible cold or indigestion causing a decrease in appetite. It's important to closely monitor the child for any cold symptoms and consider giving some herbal supplements to regulate the digestive system. If there's no improvement in appetite, it's necessary to take the child to the hospital for a check-up to rule out any other underlying conditions.