Question
Since the baby has grown two tiny teeth, they no longer enjoy breastfeeding and have become thinner, with no weight gain for nearly half a month. They also don’t like baby food and cry and fuss when drinking formula. What should be done when a baby refuses breast milk as their teeth grow?
Answer
When babies between 4 and 6 months old start to refuse breast milk, some may reject drinking or vomit after drinking, and their milk intake may decrease. The main reason for this aversion to milk is that the baby is growing and needs to eat other things. The baby’s lactase enzyme in the body begins to decrease, and their taste buds start to change, leading to a change in appetite, so they need to eat some nutritious foods. To create the most appropriate eating environment for the baby, most babies are more likely to focus on breastfeeding in a quiet place that is less prone to disturbance.