Question
My baby has not been breastfeeding since one month old, and is now four and a half months old. She just started teething recently, but suddenly, she bites the nipple of the bottle every time she drinks formula milk, refusing to suckle. When she can’t get any milk, she cries loudly. She used to be fine, so why does she suddenly not want to drink from the bottle?
Answer
According to the parent’s description, the baby may be experiencing pain due to mouth ulcers and therefore unwilling to suck. At this point, the baby will cry and fuss. It is recommended for parents to take the baby to see a doctor and carefully inspect the bottle to determine the source of the problem.