What to do when your child is weaned from milk

Therefore, when a baby comes into this world from his mother's womb, his oral cavity and digestive system are still very fragile. He or she may have difficulty accepting some spicy or irritating foods. If he or she eats them carelessly, it may cause abnormal gastrointestinal problems in the baby. Therefore, many parents choose formula or breast milk to provide their children with the necessary nutritional supplements. When children have problems with milk aversion, many parents become worried. What should parents do when children are in the milk aversion period?

What to do if your exclusively breastfed baby hates milk

How to recover the baby's milk aversion period

When babies are 4 to 6 months old, they start to drink less milk and have a poor appetite. This is a common "milk aversion" phenomenon in babies. Its characteristics are that the baby develops normally and is very energetic, but the amount of milk is temporarily reduced. Usually, the baby's appetite will recover naturally in about a month. So, what should we do during the baby's milk aversion period and how can we recover faster? Let me introduce it to you below.

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. Change to different brands of milk powder

If your baby doesn't like the taste of milk, you can try changing the brand of milk powder, but you must pay attention to one thing: you must change gradually, that is, alternate between the new brand milk powder and the old brand milk powder first, and then gradually reduce the amount of the old brand milk powder. You cannot change brands all at once.

3. Eliminate interference from the external environment

If conditions permit, it is best if only the mother and baby are in the room during feeding;

The light in the small environment for breastfeeding can be dim, and it is best if there is no interference from noisy sounds;

For some super sensitive babies, you can temporarily unplug the phone line and turn off the mobile phone while feeding;

Adjust your baby's feeding mood appropriately: 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 baby calm down slowly half an hour before each feeding, so that the baby can be more focused when it is time to feed.

Try some tricks to help your baby concentrate: for example, use singing to attract him, and he will eventually figure out the pattern - which songs are effective in coaxing him to breastfeed, and which ones have the opposite effect; or use some small props: a small square towel, an old pacifier or an old bottle! As if it is a ritual, find a few props that the baby can hold so that he can breastfeed peacefully, and take them out when it is time to breastfeed, so that the baby can eat with peace of mind.

Choose a feeding position that is comfortable for your baby but restricts his or her arms and legs: A comfortable but restricted position can make your baby feel secure.

The mother should be relaxed. If the mother is nervous and anxious, the baby will sense it and feel nervous, which will affect the feeding! If the mother and child can maintain calm and gentle eye contact during feeding, the baby will be more focused!

4. Pair with food to enhance flavor

Usually, babies over one year old can eat some yogurt appropriately, which can not only change the taste of milk they usually eat, but also adjust the gastrointestinal flora, which is even better for babies who often suffer from constipation!

Use milk and other ingredients to make delicious food: for example, milk fruit (vegetable) soup, milk bread porridge, milk steamed egg custard, etc. The main ingredient is milk, and the taste and form of consumption can make the baby feel fresh.

Choose some foods that are similar to milk in nutritional content: soy products, yogurt, and cheese are usually used as milk substitutes. Use these ingredients to make some delicious foods that your baby loves. Once your baby's appetite is opened, he or she will slowly regain interest in milk!

Usually, make more delicious soups, such as pork rib soup, chicken soup, fish soup, etc. Do not add salt. Divide them into small portions and freeze them in the refrigerator. They are great for making egg custard, noodles, pasta, and rice porridge.

Pay attention to the combination of ingredients to create nutritionally balanced and delicious food.