What should I do if the baby can't eat milk during the day but can't go without eating at night?

Patient's question:

What should I do if the baby doesn't drink milk during the day but can't go without it at night? Feeding the baby during the day is also very difficult, as they refuse to eat and always prefer to suck their hands. They can't sleep because they are hungry, cry loudly, and their stomach makes noises, but they still refuse to drink milk. They don't have a fever, no oral ulcers, and no abdominal distension.

Doctor's answer:

The baby is 1.5 years old and currently has an irregular diet, showing a strong preference for breastfeeding and little interest in food. The baby has been eating solid food for more than a year, usually having three meals of and three milk feedings. The baby doesn't drink milk during the day—could it be eating too much and not having enough room for milk? You can adjust the portion to be appropriate. The baby is still small, so it's important to prioritize milk intake. It's perfectly normal for the baby to drink milk before bed. In my family, we always have the baby drink milk before sleeping, and they only go to sleep after finishing their milk.

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