She used to drink 8 oz of formula every 5 hours for a total of about 32 oz in a 24 hour period. But in the last week, she now only drinks 8 oz of formula in a 24 hour period. Every time we give her the milk bottle, she starts to cry and she pushes the bottle away. I have tried changing the formula brand from Enfamil to Similac and also Goodstart but it doesn't help. Yes, she is teething but she will suck on her pacifier nipple, so that means her teeth can't be hurting that much. When I give her water, she will definitely drink it. But when I give her formula, she will start to taste the bottle really quick. Then she will push the bottle away and start crying. What is going on here? If you have any experience with this please help.
2007-03-04 02:10:45 · 5 answers · asked by S P 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
By the way, I have taken her to a doctor and she said to just give her infant tylenol to reduce her pain. That didn't help at all.
2007-03-04 02:26:33 · update #1
I think you should contact your doctor ASAP. A child needs more than 8 oz of formula per day at that age. She could be dehydrated and not getting enough nourishment.
Doctor's vary on when you should start your child on rice cereal. My 4 month old is starting to lose her sucking reflex and is not wanting her Enfamil as much either. She is pushing it out with her tongue and not eating as much. We started rice cereal this week. Buy it in the baby section at Wal-Mart or the grocery store. Mix a little with the baby's Enfamil and then feed her with a soft baby spoon.
I would contact my doctor today. In the meantime, you might want to try some rice cereal to give your baby some variety. Also, our daughter had diahrrea and was sick a while back. Pedialyte was recommended by our doctor. We gave her 2 oz every 6 hours or so. You might consider seeing if you child will take a few ounces of Pedialyte. We use grape and our baby liked it and drank it when she was sick. This is important to prevent dehydration if you child is sick.
Also, you might give her liquid baby Tylonel to help with tooth pain.
2007-03-04 02:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just have an idea: give her yogurt made with baby milk(formula) & dont give here any drink or food untill she looks need it, cause teething make them mody ,s dont bush her all the time.
Normal Babys eat each 3/4 hour but 5 is littile longshe should eat more.
with my baby now he is 6 month& 2 weeks he eat soild fruits & vigitables & yougrt & in 7month he ll eat some cheken & vigitables with cheken soup
2007-03-04 02:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ashu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow thats not good she should be def. getting more than that i'm not a doctor but it sounds like there is a problem-CALL YOUR DOCTOR NOW they should have an answering service or a number where you can reach someone now!
--MAYBE she is ready for some big girl food try giving her some cereal and see if she gets her appetite back-though she should still be getting more formula--good luck
2007-03-04 02:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by ♥fungirl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is hungry and wants real food. Most babies are on solids by now. Try some baby cereal with a spoon.
2007-03-04 02:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed her the bottle...If she likes it or not.... I'm only 13... so I'm trying my best to help!
2007-03-04 02:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by Dokken Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋