Patient's question:
The child is 40 days old and being breastfed. They don't like drinking milk and always play with the nipple. When the nipple is pulled out, they keep crying. They eat a lot of water-soaked Wangzai small cakes at once, sometimes even eating a dozen. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is not recommended to add a little bit of sugar to the milk. It is too sweet and can easily affect the baby's appetite. Additionally, it contains many additives, which is not good for the baby. Currently, if the baby is tired, adding a little steam can make them refuse to drink milk. Therefore, it is recommended to give the baby more water for now, increase the humidity in the room, and alleviate the symptoms of the baby's heatiness. In this case, it is advisable to check if the baby has mouth ulcers or thrush in their mouth, as it may be due to oral pain in the baby. Try feeding the baby when they are hungry and gradually adjust. You can give the baby some juice, vegetable juice, etc. Additionally, abdominal massage can be performed to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.