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Not drinking milk

2018-06-23 07:45:45
My son is 5months 15days old.from past one week he is not drinking the milk properly.he is a formula feed from day1.he is not drinking milk properly.we are feeding him milk when is sleeping.if we feed milk when he is asleep either he is crying or if we keep bottle in his mouth he is using his 2 hands and taking bottle from his mouth...what can I do to him so that I can make him drink the milk.
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Visit pediatrician office for oral examination.. baby might have teething...

Answered2018-06-29 08:29:41

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Check the flow from nipple of bottle.....Check temperature of the milk served....Check for any fever or oral ulcers

Answered2018-06-25 06:58:17

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Need to check the child

Answered2018-06-23 11:23:36

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Either your baby has some systemic problem or has got some mouth ulcers. This needs examination

Answered2018-06-27 15:30:19

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Babies tend to go through phases wherein they reject  feeds, be it breastfeeds or formula. They will refuse when awake but accept when asleep. If this continues for more than a week or ten days you need to consult with your pediatrician

Answered2018-06-23 15:39:17

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