Question
A three-month-old baby is unwilling to breastfeed. Whenever the nipple is brought close, the baby cries. However, the baby can eat some soft foods like water-soaked buns. What could be the reason? Is it too early to wean the baby? Can the baby wean itself? (It doesn’t look like it’s sick) Please provide an explanation from an expert.
Answer
Hello, it is still too early to wean the baby now. The baby’s current condition is mainly due to insufficient digestive ability. It is recommended to feed the baby in small portions but more frequently, with a total daily food intake of over 800 milliliters. Additionally, timely introduction of other complementary foods such as vegetable soup and rice porridge is suggested. If the baby has morning breath, dry or loose stools, you can administer digestive aids such as MamiAi and BabyZao.