Why does my baby suddenly stop drinking breast milk?

If the baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk, the mother will definitely be very worried and want to know the reason why the baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk. So what is going on if the baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk? Next, this article will introduce to you the relevant content about why your baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk, for your reference only. Friends who want to know more about this can take a look!

What happens if my baby suddenly refuses to drink breast milk? If your baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk, it is likely that he has reached the milk aversion stage. The phenomenon of babies abstaining from milk usually occurs after six months, and some babies even abstain from milk at around four months old. As time goes by, the baby's physical development and sensory functions become more mature, and they begin to be curious about the surrounding environment and like to explore, which makes them easily distracted from "eating". This is the main reason for abstaining from milk. Another possibility is that the selected dairy products are not suitable for the baby. During the milk aversion period, mothers should choose some dairy product brands with better taste.

The characteristic of the milk aversion period is that the baby develops normally and is very energetic, but the amount of milk consumed is temporarily reduced. "Physiological milk aversion" is a very common phenomenon in infants and often occurs in two periods. Some newborns have always drunk a normal amount of milk, but when they are two or three months old, their milk intake suddenly decreases. However, their energy and weight are normal, and they do not show any pathology. This is mainly because sucking milk is a reflex action in the first two or three months, and the baby will drink as long as milk is given. However, after that, the amount of milk will be adjusted according to the actual needs of the body and appetite, so the amount of food intake may decrease. The second period is after four to six months, when the baby's physical development and sensory functions become more mature, and he begins to be curious about the surrounding environment and likes to explore. Naturally, he is easily distracted from "eating", which is the main reason for milk aversion. In addition, you can start adding complementary foods to your baby after four months. After eating a variety of foods that are different from milk, your baby is likely to "get bored with the old and love the new" and no longer be fond of a single flavor like "milk". They may even find sucking their thumb or playing with a trash can more fun than drinking milk, which is why they may become averse to milk.

The occurrence of milk aversion does not necessarily mean that the baby will be malnourished. If the baby's growth curve is normal and his activity level is the same as before, and there are no other abnormal phenomena, such as some physiological discomfort symptoms that may cause the baby to abstain from milk (such as: just after a vaccination, during teething, bloating, etc.), this situation usually returns to normal after a few days, and parents do not need to worry too much. However, if the baby still has a poor appetite and becomes less active, it is necessary to detect whether there are other physiological diseases.

The above is an introduction to what happens when your baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk. From the above introduction, we can see that the main reason why the baby suddenly stops drinking breast milk is due to the milk aversion period. If the baby has no other abnormal symptoms, it is not a big deal and mothers don't need to worry too much. Otherwise, you need to go to the hospital for treatment in time!