Patient's question:
When my baby was five months old, I started feeding her formula during the day and breastfeeding at night. However, she doesn't really like the formula and cries every time she eats it. Should I wean her?First follow-up question: She weighed 3.45 kilograms and was 51 cm tall at birth. Now she's seven months old, and I've started adding complementary foods for her. But her weight has always been very low—she only weighed 6.8 kilograms at six months and is now 66 cm tall. Her growth is below average. I'm very worried. The doctor suggested weaning her, saying my milk isn't good and that she's refusing formula because she's attached to breastfeeding. I'm not sure if I should wean her, but her spirits are good, and she's very lively. Also, I'm afraid she might still refuse formula after weaning.
Doctor's answer:
The baby just doesn't like to drink milk from a bottle. Actually, there's no need for the mother to worry. He's not that hungry yet. Every baby has their own biological clock. Please respect the baby's sleep or eating patterns. At five and a half months, the baby starts to recognize people. Seeing the mother during the day but not being able to breastfeed makes him very angry. You might try feeding him formula when he's drowsy at night, and breastfeeding him when he's awake during the day. This might help. It's best to extend the breastfeeding time. This way, not only can the baby have more precious breast milk, but it can also aid in the recovery of the mother's breasts and uterus. Most importantly, it strengthens the bond between the mother and the baby.