She has only eaten about 9 ounces today and she usually eats about 4 and half ounces at every feeding. She doesnt have a fever and she has been acting normal.
2007-06-21 11:41:28 · 13 answers · asked by louise 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She's teething, more than likely. This is sometimes also related to growth spurts... she won't die from not eating much, so just give it a day or two before you bother seeing your doc.
2007-06-21 11:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gleebicus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had 3 kids and all of them went through a phase like that when they were around that age... When I asked my doc about it, she said that they might do that when they're going to have a growth spurt, when they're that young they sleep alot to prepare for it and that's probably why she's not eating so much... As long as everything else it normal and it doesn't last more then a couple of days I wouldn't be so worried, but you could always call her doc and get there opinion if it makes you feel better... I hope this helps...
2007-06-21 11:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:) Growth spurt, it comes around at about 6 weeks.
i'm not sure how you're feeding, but add an ounce to the bottle or nurse 5 more minutes.. Totally normal, some babies sleep all day, some eat more than they ever have!!!
2007-06-21 11:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ LovingMyLittle1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it hot today? If she's acting normal, she might not be interested in eating. And count your blessings on the sleeping thing--our son had ear infections at that age and never slept, poor guy. Give it a day or two and see how she acts.
2007-06-21 11:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a touch of a bug, usually that's why they sleep so much and eat little. As long as she is having wet diapers every few hours, then she is ok. When the peeing stops, that's when you go into emergency. She could dehydrate so watch for this. Good luck!
2007-06-21 11:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by purple_lily76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good chance that she is just resting and growing,babies do most of their growing when they sleep (actually everybody does most of their growing while they sleep)and if she doesn't
have a fever or seem to be sick in any other way then count your blessing and get a little rest yourself.
2007-06-21 11:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by NEW MILLENNIUM MAN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait unitl tomorrow and she'll probably stay awake all day eating. no need to worry. when babies are not growing, they actually need very little to just feel content. as long as there's no fever and even more to watch, no change in behavior, there's nothing to worry about. Just keep it in mind the next time she wants to eat tons!!
2007-06-21 11:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the doctor just incase.
most children wont eat and sleep all day long if they are sick or hitting a growth spurt. but that young, i would just call the doctor to be on the safe side
2007-06-21 11:46:10 · answer #8 · answered by ~Jamie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a baby that won't eat.
2007-06-21 12:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so weird, I have never heard of this unless they are not feeling well. I would call the pedatrician.
2007-06-21 11:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋