4 month old not eating as much?

Question

My daughter is 4 1/2 months old. She has just started teething. Today I got a call from her daycare (i know it sucks) saying she has not been feeding well. She has only had about 5 ounce and she has been there for 8 hours. She had 4 ounces before she went to daycare and some cereal. She usually has about 17-20 ounces of formula at daycare. I know that babies have their "off" days, my question is how long should I let this go. If she continues this at home, etc. I am a first time mother so I tend to "freak out". She has been happy and playing no fever or anything.

Answer 1

Don't freak out, if her feeding habits don't return to normal after a week call your Pediatrician, or the advice nurse at the office. It's really probably nothing, keep close track of her intake, and if you notice any other symptoms there may be cause for concern. Babies tend to change their eating habtis when they are teething, getting sick, or in relation to growth spurts its all normal and nothing to worry about.

Answer 2

Remember that babies are people and noone eats the same amount every day. My baby does the same thing and by the next day he is eating like a champ again.
It is so hard being a new mom and can be quite scary. Babies instinctively know what they need on a daily basis.
I would say if their is no fever, no ear tugging, and no runny nose then don't worry! The baby may be going through a growth spurt. Sometimes during these stages they will pull away from the bottle and not eat as much but require several feedings through the day to keep them happy. It is normal.
Also, teething can play a big part in food refusal. just keep an eye on the babes and if no improvement in couple of days let the doc know!

Answer 3

Some babies eat less during teething due to the pain of teething others eat more. Your daughter will do what works best for her try and relax a bit and trust she knows what she is doing she will eat when she is hungry.

Answer 4

Babies' appetites are all over the place. If she is otherwise happy and her normal self, then don't worry about it. If it goes on for more than a few days and you see that she's losing weight, you might want to touch base w/the doctor, but I really don't think you need to be concerned.

Answer 5

I wouldn't worry. Keep track of what she is eating for three days. If you think it's a problem or you notice changes in her you don't like, call your pediatrician. Keeping a "food" diary for her will help you and your pediatrician to determine what the next step should be. Good luck!

Answer 6

Teething makes them uncomfortable and usually sick in the stomach ( very mild nausea) so food is the last thing they want. Also, the fact that they salivate so much makes them be constantly swallowing which inhibits appetite. Don't worry, tomorrow she will be hungry again.

Answer 7

I would say if she eats well when she gets home, dont let it bother you if it goes on for a couple days. If she's not eating well at home either, I'd take her to the doctors in a day or two, you dont want her to get dehydrated.

Answer 8

I really don't know either, but you should take you daughter to the doctor just in case

Answer 9

my baby boy is 6 months he drink 180mls and has 3 small meals a day... i know i have done a lot of worrying my self about my baby boy, but your baby will drink as much as your baby needs.. she will be ok...

Answer 10

if it continues for 2 more weeks she may need to see a doctor..........u never know