Question
My baby is two and a half months old, and she eats a mix of breast milk and formula, but she eats very little and only defecates every four days. I’m worried that she’s not eating enough, which might affect her development.
Answer
When a baby feels hungry, they will search for the nipple with their mouth, so a two-and-a-half-month-old baby will not go hungry. However, if the baby eats too little, it may be due to weak spleen and stomach and poor digestion, which may lead to a lack of appetite and reduced intake. This requires the mother to adjust the baby’s gastrointestinal health. If the baby defecates only every four days, pay attention to the condition of the stool. If the stool is neither runny nor hard, it indicates a reduced appetite and requires gastrointestinal adjustment; if the stool is hard, it may be constipation, and more water should be consumed.