Question

A baby who is three months and a few days old used to drink milk several times a day, but recently, the baby suddenly refuses to drink milk and the daily intake has significantly decreased. How should this situation be handled?

Answer

Babies around three months old may sometimes enter a “physiological anorexia period,” where their interest in food may decrease. This is usually temporary and a normal part of development. At this time, parents can try the following methods:

  1. Ensure that the baby is in a quiet and comfortable environment during feeding to avoid disturbances to their eating.
  2. Try feeding at different times to find out when the baby is most willing to breastfeed.
  3. If the baby is easily distracted during feeding, try gently patting or rocking the bottle during feeding to enhance the baby’s attention.
  4. If the baby shows an interest in solid food, consider introducing age-appropriate solid foods under a doctor’s guidance.