Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half months old and has been artificially fed for about two and a half months. Each time, he can drink about 150 milliliters of milk. After three months, the amount of milk decreased, and now he only drinks about 300 milliliters per day. Whenever he drinks, he cries, and he can only be given some milk when he is sleeping. He sleeps well and is in good spirits.Past treatment and effectiveness:
The doctor prescribed Jianwei Xiaoshi Jia (Digestive Aid), which was taken for two days but showed no improvement. We tried changing the nipple and the type of milk, but he still refuses to drink.
Help needed:
How can we get him to drink more?
Doctor's answer:
The baby is three and a half months old and is bottle-fed. They only drink about 300 milliliters per day, as long as they are in good spirits. At three months old, a baby should consume between 800 and 900 milliliters of milk per day. You can gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction to improve digestion, or give them probiotics to adjust their gut flora, enhance absorption, and aid in digestion. The baby's milk intake is not considered low, as every baby is different. Some babies eat more, while others eat slightly less. As long as the baby is in good spirits, there is nothing to worry about.