Question
What’s happening when a 2-month-old baby suddenly reduces their breastfeeding intake?
Answer
A baby who is 2 months and 21 days old (81 days after birth) may suddenly reduce their breastfeeding intake around the 50th day, possibly entering a normal physiological anorexia period. The characteristic is that the child is developing normally and is lively, but the breastfeeding intake temporarily decreases. This usually naturally recovers within one month. If accompanied by other symptoms such as eating less, sleeping poorly, and being less energetic, it may indicate pathological anorexia, and immediate medical attention is required.