my baby girl normally feed on bottle milk, but she now refuses to drink and we have to force her to drink the milk. I'm quite worried as this is our first child.
2007-02-11 03:41:44 · 7 answers · asked by unclejul2002 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm not sure I understand... she's on formula, drank it fine at first, but now at 6 months doesn't want any? If your baby is six months old, she should not be getting cow's milk yet; it's too difficult for a child to digest at this age. It should be primarily breastmilk or formula, in addition to baby food, if you have started it already.
Has she started solids? Maybe she's more interested in solids.
Is she ill? She could be losing her appetite if she is not well.
Is she teething? Teething can do all kinds of weird things to a baby's appetite.
Make sure she is still wetting lots of diapers every day and make sure her eyes are not dull and she is not listless -- these are signs of dehydration. There's not much you can do to "force" a baby to drink a bottle. If she doesn't want it, you just have to figure out what the problem is and try to fix the problem.
If you can't figure it out, take her to the doctor. They will be able to run tests if need be.
Good luck!
2007-02-11 03:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is also formula fed and is less than interested in drinking her bottles lately. She's so busy now discovering new things and looking around at the world that it's hard to get her to settle down long enough to drink a few ounces. Is she not drinking ANY milk? Or is she just drinking less than usual? Have you tried giving her a little water in a bottle so she is atleast getting some fluids? Watch for signs of ear infection because I know that an ear infection can make sucking a bottle painful for them. Keep your eye on her and if she isn't drinking ANYTHING by this evening I'd bring her to a doctors clinic or ER. If she has ANY fever then don't wait until later. Good luck.
2007-02-11 04:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by helpmeplease 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could be teething. My daughter always refuses the bottle for a few days when a toothie comes in. Keep offering - if she takes frequent small sips, she'll be ok. Also, we find that it helps to give her tylenol about a half an hour before she eats (but of course not EVERY time she eats - only every 4 hours!!).
If it doesn't get better in a day or two, though, do call your doctor. It may be a sore throat or ear infection.
2007-02-11 04:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by stormsinger1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd get a second opinion, if the dr grow to be that slack to allow you to understand 6 mths in the past i does no longer bypass again. If she's been having breast milk for 6 mths and as you're saying she's ahead on milestones and weight i'd keep giving breast milk till you get a second opinion to substantiate both way. i do not fairly trust in sueing i imagine it occurs too regularly yet i'd honestly write a letter to whoever is in cost and prehaps get some television modern affairs educate to do a tale there will be those who are not as fortunate with a healthy infant, people do want to attraction to close and that isn't unavoidably take position through sueing them.
2016-12-04 01:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by barby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby has any nasal congestion or a sore throat bottle feeding may be difficult or painful for her. Sore throats may be caused by colds or viruses, but in small children it can also be caused by thrush which is very painful yeast infection of the throat & mouth and should be treated by a doctor.
If she taking liquids in other ways (by cup) and is not exhibiting any signs of dehydration ( intense crying without tears, dry mouth, no wet diapers for several hours) I would not worry terribly unless she also appears to have sore throat/nasal stuffiness.
If your baby is completely well and has recently been introduced to solid foods this novelty may be causing her to reject the bottle for something she finds more interesting.
Good Luck and trust your instincts - doctors can be quick to make new moms feel like they are over-reacting but you know your baby better than anyone else.
2007-02-11 03:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by alexdarc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving it to her in a sippy cup. (They have sippy cups for 6 month olds with valve to reduce the flow)
Also, you could try getting a colorful and fun bottle for night time that will make bottle feeding more entertaining.
2007-02-11 04:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by fizzents 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the pediatrician!
2007-02-11 03:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Tracie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋