Question
My baby is 2 months old. For the past 4 days, before her afternoon nap, she has been crying and restless, refusing to drink formula milk. When she does, she cries and vomits everything up (previously she could drink 90-120 milliliters). After eating, she can sleep for several hours continuously, but wakes up almost every hour at night, sleeping only after having one or two sips of breast milk. As the breast milk supply is insufficient and the baby refuses to eat formula milk, some people suggest weaning off breast milk and switching to formula, claiming that breast milk may interfere with the absorption of formula. Does this make sense? Some also say it might be due to a stomach cold. Additionally, the baby’s bowel movements have decreased from once a day to every two days, with a reduction in quantity. The baby has lost her appetite. What could be the reason for this? Do I need to take her to see a doctor? How about past treatment and its effectiveness?
Answer
There may be various reasons for a baby’s refusal to eat, including zinc deficiency and indigestion. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination to rule out these possibilities. You can try giving the baby oral gluconate zinc andJianpi San oral liquid (Shenwei oral liquid). At the same time, to boost the baby’s appetite, attention should be paid to proper feeding methods. Some parents may be overindulgent or lack understanding of correct feeding techniques, which could be reasons for the baby’s refusal to eat.