Question
How can you deal with a nine-week-old baby crying due to hunger? Even when offered breast milk or a bottle, the baby refuses to eat and instead cries. However, if you do not feed the baby, the crying stops.
Answer
Sometimes, a baby’s crying may seem to be due to hunger, but it might just be a guess by the parents. If the baby is not actually hungry, forcing feeding can actually lead to more crying. Baby feeding should follow the principle of on-demand feeding, meaning feed when the baby is hungry, without restricting the amount or intervals. For you, it’s simply about accommodating your baby’s appetite. The above suggestions are for the issue of “a nine-week-old baby crying from hunger but refusing to eat either breast milk or a bottle.” We hope this helps and wish you and your baby health!