Three-month-old baby drinks less milk

Normally, the amount of milk a baby drinks should gradually increase when he is three months old. If the baby's milk intake decreases during these three months, parents should pay attention, as there must be something wrong somewhere. For example, the child has indigestion, or has physiological aversion to milk, etc. Of course, it may also be related to other diseases. If the situation is serious, parents should take their children to the hospital for examination.

Three-month-old baby eats less milk

Under normal circumstances, the amount of milk a three-month-old baby drinks will increase to a certain extent. If the amount of milk a three-month-old baby drinks decreases, mothers need to pay special attention. Babies' refusal to eat and spitting up are just common symptoms during the development of their digestive tract. This is because the baby's gastrointestinal immune system is not yet fully developed, the amount of gastric acid secreted by the stomach and the protein-digesting enzymes and lactase secreted in the intestine are very small, and the barrier protection of the chorionic epithelium in the intestine is also relatively poor. Therefore, if there are gastrointestinal problems, it will directly affect the baby's appetite.

In addition, the pH value of a baby's stomach acid is higher than that of an adult, so the baby's ability to digest protein is poorer, which may cause milk regurgitation or gastrointestinal reflux, and vomiting is one of the common conditions. At this time, mothers can consider changing the baby's milk powder and feeding the baby easily digestible food or milk powder, which can reduce the baby's gastrointestinal burden to a certain extent, reduce bloating, and relieve vomiting. In addition, mothers also need to pay attention to the feeding method when the baby is not willing to drink milk. They should let nature take its course. Some mothers wake up their sleeping babies to feed when it is time to feed. This practice is also inappropriate. Mothers do not need to worry about their babies delaying feeding time. Most babies know their needs. If there is an oversupply of milk, the baby will refuse it. If there is a shortage of milk, the baby will wake up earlier and have a better appetite when hungry.

What to do if your three-month-old baby doesn't like to drink milk

Usually, babies are very focused on feeding in the first two months after birth. They cry when they are hungry and sleep when they are full. There are basically no special circumstances. After three months, most babies begin to lose interest in breastfeeding, often eating intermittently and having difficulty concentrating. This makes many mothers feel confused. Why does the baby start to hate milk so early? What should I do if my baby doesn't like to drink milk after three months?

In fact, if a three-month-old baby does not like to drink milk, it is usually due to physiological anorexia. Generally speaking, the amount of milk is only temporarily reduced, and the baby's appetite will usually recover naturally in about a month. At this time, mothers can use some tricks to deal with the situation where their baby does not like to breastfeed.

1. Find the right bottle and nipple

There are so many pacifiers on the market, with different shapes, models and materials to suit the needs of different babies. You must find the most suitable one.

2. Try changing to a different brand of milk powder

If the baby shows signs of aversion to milk, the mother can try to change the brand of milk powder, but one thing must be noted: the change must be gradual. That is, the new brand of milk powder and the old brand of milk powder should be alternated first, and then the amount of the old brand of milk powder should be gradually reduced. Do not change brands all at once. At the same time, it should not be changed too frequently.

3. Eliminate interference from the external environment

In fact, three-month-old babies are just beginning to become curious about the outside world. They usually develop normally and are very energetic, but their milk supply is temporarily reduced. The main reason why babies don’t like to breastfeed is environmental interference, which diverts the baby’s attention. If conditions permit, it is best if there are only mother and baby in the room when breastfeeding, and it is best if there is no noise to interfere.

4. Adjust your baby's feeding mood

Do not let your baby do strenuous exercise for a period of time before feeding. For babies who are fed according to a feeding schedule, it is best to let the playful baby calm down slowly half an hour before each feeding, so that the baby can be more in the feeding state when it is time to feed.