What to Do If a Child Only Drinks Milk and Refuses Other Foods

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What to Do If a Child Only Drinks Milk and Refuses Other Foods

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If a child only drinks breast milk and refuses to eat complementary foods, it’s most likely that the introduction of these foods was not done correctly. The child is only accustomed to breast milk and not to other feeding methods. Guidance: We should be patient and start from the introduction of complementary foods, gradually restoring the ability to understand. The correct method is to start with a very small amount, feeding only once a day, and doing so when the child is hungry, allowing them to gradually restore the spoon-feeding method. If the child dislikes sweet foods, complementary foods can start with sweets. If they prefer savory flavors, you can try giving them a small amount of vegetable or meat broth for two or three days. Once the child recovers, you can feed them a full meal, and you can also vary the types and styles of complementary foods.