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My son is going to complete 6 months in few days and for past one month he has been rejecting my milk full day and only drinks my milk either in the mid night or early morning whenever he wakes up because of which iam forced to give him formula the rest of the time. What can be done to get him back to breastfeeding
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
It’s completely understandable to feel concerned when a baby starts refusing breastfeeds during the day. This is quite common around 5–6 months of age and often happens due to increased awareness, teething, or a preference for bottle feeding. The fact that your baby still breastfeeds at night or early morning is reassuring—it shows he hasn’t completely weaned.
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What you can do is : * Minimize distractions while feeding
* Avoid forcing
* Limit bottle preference: Offer breast before formula.
* Check for any discomfort like teething or ear discomfort
Now that your baby is completing 6 months, it’s the right time to start complementary foods also (semi-solids like mashed fruits, vegetables, or rice). Breast milk should still be the main source of nutrition, but adding solids may improve feeding interest and balance nutrition.
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You’re doing a great job ensuring your baby gets what he needs—whether through breast milk or formula.
Many babies go through such phases and return to breastfeeding with time and patience.
If any other queries or want to consult , I’m happy to support you through this transition.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Not to use a bottle
It causes nipple confusion
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