Patient's question:
The baby has been losing weight since getting two new teeth, not eating milk, and not gaining weight. It has been more than half a month like this. The baby also doesn't like complementary foods and cries when drinking milk. What should I do about teething and milk refusal?Doctor's answer:
The reason why the baby doesn't drink milk is that babies aged 4 to 6 months may start to develop a dislike for milk, showing reluctance to drink, vomiting after drinking, or a decrease in milk intake. The main reason for this is that as the baby grows, they need to eat other foods. The body's lactase begins to decrease, and the taste buds on the tongue also start to change, leading to a shift in appetite, so they need to consume more nutritious foods. Create the most appropriate eating environment. Most babies find it easier to focus on drinking milk in a quiet and less disturbed place.