Question
Our 5-month-old baby, who previously had good milk-drinking habits, suddenly started refusing to drink milk recently. The family is worried about this situation. How should we adjust to this?
Answer
A 5-month-old baby’s refusal to drink milk is often due to their growing curiosity about the world or an intolerance to the taste of formula milk. This is a normal physiological phenomenon known as “milk fatigue.” It is recommended to try giving the baby some complementary foods or switching to breastfeeding. As the baby grows, their taste preferences will also change, so it is appropriate to adjust feeding methods accordingly, such as offering porridge and other foods.