My baby is 6 month old, from past 2 months he is not drinking milk while awake even for 4-5 hours.
I am bottle feeding both expressed and formula. He drank very fine until he is 3 month and 3 weeks.
suddenly he starting refusing the nipple, also tried direct breast feeding.
He is not drinking either mine or formula milk. He only drinks while in sleep.
He is checked physically by pediatrician and there are no other issues like cold or ear infection etc. he is fine
But he is not drinking milk and also he is not sleeping at all.
As a result he is drinking very less milk like 500-600 ml and not gaining weight. He gained only 400 grams in a month. I am very helpless, what should I do
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Keep growth chart height weight, milestones add rice dal other homemade foodsSemisolid form.. Fruits juices.. . Keep watch on urine stool other symptoms..... Only tonics will not work if child is playful don't worry,growth chart will helpful....
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Teething: Even if you don't see teeth, they can be moving under the gums, causing discomfort that makes feeding painful or unpleasant while awake.
* Feeding Aversions/Oral Sensitivities: Sometimes babies develop a negative association with feeding (e.g., if they've had a painful experience, reflux, or even just pressure from a forceful letdown). This can lead to them refusing to feed when they are fully aware. They might feed in sleep because they are less conscious of the discomfort or association.
* Reflux (GERD): Even if not severe, mild or "silent" reflux can cause discomfort during or after feeding, leading to a baby associating feeding with pain. They might tolerate it better in sleep when their body is more relaxed.
* Flow Preference:
* Too Slow: If the bottle flow is too slow, the baby might get frustrated and give up.
* Too Fast: If the flow is too fast, it can be overwhelming, causing choking, gagging, or discomfort, leading to refusal.
* Distractibility: At 6 months, babies are becoming very aware of their surroundings. They might be too distracted by what's going on around them to focus on feeding. This often resolves when they're drowsy or asleep.
* Beginning of Solids Introduction (or desire for): While milk is still primary, some babies at this age start showing signs of wanting solids. However, refusing milk entirely for solids is unusual and not ideal for their primary nutrition source.
* Underlying Medical Issue (even if not an infection): While infections are ruled out, other less common medical issues could impact feeding. This is why continued medical follow-up is crucial
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