Question
A premature infant spent two weeks in an incubator and was discharged, but the baby is now showing a reluctance to drink milk. Even when awakened, the infant only suckles for a few moments before stopping, which is quite concerning for the parents.
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the premature infant spent some time in an incubator and is now showing a refusal to drink milk after discharge. In this situation, it is crucial to first understand whether the child’s ability to suckle was normal during their hospital stay. For such infants, feeding requires extra care. If the baby is not adapting to the bottle, you can try feeding with a small spoon, but the ideal situation is still for the child to be able to suckle from the bottle.