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Decreased baby feed during fever
Is it normal for a 4 months baby to refuse feed ( bottle formula feed as well as breastfeed) during and after fever and cold?
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Yes its normal for babies to feed less during illness. Which is why it is very important to keep them hydrated during fever. Watch for signs like lethargy, increased irritability, vomitting, complete refusal ti feed
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes it's normal
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes oral intake decreases
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
Feeding do reduce during fever
But during interfebrile period baby is playful and accepting feeds then nothing to worry about
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Watch whether the baby is feeding well between 2 fever episode
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