Question
My baby is 90 days old now, and he seems to be losing interest in eating recently. Sometimes he doesn’t feel hungry for even four hours or more. When he was two months old, he ate every two hours and could consume 120 milliliters each time, but now he eats only once every four hours and can only take 100 milliliters each time. He hasn’t had a bowel movement in five days. What should I do?
Answer
Your baby has started on solid foods, so it’s important not to rush the process. You must be patient, moving from thin to thick, from small to large amounts, and from one type to a variety of different foods. Be patient and allow his digestive system to gradually adapt. Since your baby has been breastfed, he might not be keen on other foods, as his sense of taste wasn’t fully developed six months ago. Moreover, exclusive breastfeeding up to six months doesn’t usually lead to nutritional deficiencies, as breast milk is a living source of nutrition. Therefore, be patient for the long-term benefits of your baby. Additionally, it’s crucial to ensure that your baby drinks plenty of warm water and consumes more fruits while increasing solid foods and formula milk.