Question

A seven-month-old baby has suddenly started to dislike drinking milk. The baby has had previous episodes of aversion to milk, but they eventually recovered. Lately, the baby has been refusing to drink milk, even crying and trying to pull away from the bottle before it’s been started. The baby drinks about 150 milliliters a day, enjoys eating congee, and can eat three to five bowls a day. To avoid the baby from not drinking milk, the congee has been stopped. After consuming about 80 milliliters of milk at 5:30 AM, the baby has not eaten for six hours, drinking only 40 milliliters. The baby also likes fruit but doesn’t prefer milk. Concerned that without at least 500 to 600 milliliters of milk a day, the baby’s nutrient intake might be affected. Doctor, what should I do? I’m very worried. The baby weighed 20.3 jin (about 10.3 kg) at six months and now weighs about 21 jin (about 10.6 kg), with a height of about 75 centimeters, and is a girl. The baby has been treated for asthma and urinary issues at Shenzhen Children’s Hospital three times, recovering after half a month each time. There was also one episode of high fever. I kindly request that you provide guidance as soon as possible.

Answer

Some children may experience anorexia, and parents might resort to using toys to attract their children during meals or allowing them to eat while playing, which are direct causes of children’s anorexia. Additionally, overindulgence by parents or lack of understanding of proper feeding methods can also trigger children’s anorexia. It is important to provide children with a quiet environment for defecation, allowing them to have a relaxed and pleasant experience since the digestive system is affected by emotions, and tension can lead to reduced appetite. Therefore, when children are defecating,