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My 2 months old baby, refusing to drink milk even after 3 hr...sometimes baby taking milk after 4.5-5 hr..baby cries a lot when we try to feed forcefully, also baby cries a lot whenever hungry and not ready to feed, ..is it okay to feed baby 4hr once..?? Any solution?
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It is alway good to give on demand breast feeding and don’t try to force feed. All you have to see is that the child is gaining weight compared to previous visit
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Is baby active & alert between feeds?
Passing urine at least 6 times/day?
Gaining weight appropriately?
No fever, vomiting, or lethargy?
If all above are normal, this may be a behavioral or minor digestive issue.
Next Steps
Avoid forcing feeds: Try feeding calmly when baby cues hunger (rooting, sucking fingers). Only breastfeeding until 6 months
Try smaller, more frequent feeds: But only if baby accepts.
Burp thoroughly after each feed to prevent gas buildup.
Keep baby upright after feeding to reduce reflux.
Nasal saline drops if mild congestion suspected.
Comfort baby skin-to-skin or by rocking; hunger may follow after calming.
Health Tips
Red flags:
Less than 6 wet diapers/day
Persistent crying, fever, vomiting, or drowsiness
Weight loss or poor weight gain
Refusing all feeds consistently
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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