Question
The two-month-old baby doesn’t drink much formula milk and is somewhat restless at night. What could be the reasons, and how should one handle the situation? The baby’s belly doesn’t look bloated, but it seems uncomfortable when touched.
Answer
Firstly, observe if the baby might have diarrhea, and it is recommended to increase water intake between feedings and to raise the indoor humidity. Also, ensure the baby has enough firecrackers (a traditional Chinese remedy for heat). Additionally, monitor the baby’s stool for normalcy and look out for symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or indigestion. You can give the baby some digestive medicine orally and increase water intake to nourish the gastrointestinal tract and observe any changes.