Question
The baby ate at 9 AM yesterday and didn’t eat again until this morning at 10. For 12 hours in between, she was given nothing but water. Will drinking too much water affect her formula milk intake?
Answer
Drinking a large amount of water will occupy the baby’s already small stomach capacity, and it will continuously exacerbate the baby’s refusal to eat. There are many reasons why a 4-month-old baby might refuse to eat, but since your child, although refusing to eat, can still drink water, the main concern is whether it’s due to poor gastrointestinal function. Additionally, if the child has a cold, it can also lead to a lack of appetite. It is recommended to use probiotics such as Lactobacillus, which can adjust the intestinal flora and enhance the child’s appetite. If the effect is still not good, it is suggested to add Wake-up and Nourish Children Granules, which have a better therapeutic effect on pediatric anorexia.