My baby has been happily eating solids for a month and has been eating a good variety of foods and was on 3 meals a day.
The last few days he has refused to eat anything.
His front 2 death are coming through. Do you think it's related to his refusal to eat?
He's happy in himself and sleeping well. The teeth don't seem to be causing him pain.
Any other ideas why it might be?
I'm not worried about it, and don't make a fuss about it. I'm just wondering why he's gone from eating such a lot to eating nothing.
2007-10-17 20:32:38 · 9 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
my son did the same thing.I took him to the doctor and they said that as long as he was still drinking his milk, he'll be fine. I think my son was just drinking milk until his teeth broke through the gums.
2007-10-17 20:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by kristenbrianna0205 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could very well be due to teething. Could be getting sick but I doubt that very much. The main culprit I think is the teeth. I have 2 of my own and the doctor told me that's all normal and not to worry about him/her not eating much. He explained that babies will eat when hungry enough and they will not let themselves starve. Maybe try offering cool things like a popsicle cut in pieces, or cut up pickle. As long as he's drinking normal I wouldn't worry too much. Just let it run it's course.
2007-10-18 03:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Barb K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very possibly teething, but could also be the start of a cold and he just doesn't feel like eating. My little one preferred a stainless steel teaspoon when he was teething and bit on it a lot! You're right not to worry !! Keep offering what he likes - he'll not starve himself.
2007-10-18 03:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he is still drinking milk I wouldn't worry. Teething is a very painful business and I think a lot of people wouldn't want to eat with a sore mouth.
2007-10-18 03:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by wendyad3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he is drinking,-the old saying goes -when he's hungry, he'll eat-all babies go thru this stage-lasts for a couple days, then it seems they cant get enough to make up for it-unless he is having other symptons such as fever-vomiting there is no need for medical intervention. babies store up enough fat to go thru these stages and it wont be the last time he does it.
2007-10-18 04:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all kids do that my daughter is 3 and has been eating basically nothing as long as he gets plenty of fluids and healthy food when he does eat he'll be fine. u can always take him to the Dr. 2 make sure he is OK
2007-10-18 03:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by abbyland@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal, don't worry..just make sure that they baby is getting plenty of fluid. If they child is still on formula then they will be getting the vitamins and nutrients that they need..if not maybe you can give them a can of children insure, which has vitamins and nutrients.
2007-10-18 07:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine lost his appetite for several days when cutting his. It was a little freaky to me, but he still nursed & had wet diapers.
Just make sure that he's getting plenty of fluid & he shoud be just fine :) Call your pediatritian if you have any concerns :)
2007-10-18 07:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsydayne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal, just keep offering little and often as well as milk feeds.
2007-10-18 04:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by ann b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋