Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Not drinking milk
My baby is 2 months 10 days old and is on exclusive formula feeding because I am not able to breastfeed. For the last more than one week, he has not been drinking his milk properly.
Even after 5 hours since his last feed, he does not seem hungry. Whenever we try to feed him with the bottle, he starts crying badly and refuses to drink. He does not have a fever, diarrhea, or any other obvious illness.
His birth weight was 2.7 kg, and at 10 weeks he weighs 4.7 kg.
At present, we are somehow feeding him with a dropper because he is refusing the milk
Could you please suggest what could be the possible reason and what we should do?
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
A baby refusing feeds for more than a week is not considered normal and should be examined by a pediatrician.
The common causes include painful reflux, oral ulcers/thrush, bottle-feeding issues, or less commonly an underlying illness. Since your baby’s weight gain has been satisfactory so far, this appears to be a recent problem.
Please avoid force-feeding, offer smaller frequent feeds, and have your baby evaluated so the mouth, ears, hydration, and feeding technique can be assessed.
If the baby is taking much less than usual, has reduced urine output, becomes sleepy, or develops fever or vomiting, seek medical attention urgently.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+169
Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A baby refusing bottle feeds for over a week is not something to just watch and wait on. This needs a pediatrician to check for reflux, mouth issues, or an underlying illness.
Next Steps
Avoid forcing the bottle and keep track of his wet diapers until he's examined.
Health Tips
If he takes far less than usual, becomes unusually sleepy, or develops fever, seek care urgently.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Try wati spoon feeding.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Try with spoon
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Try feeding with Paladai or spoon
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Mr. Anirudh
Pediatrician
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Keep one feeding diary
How many times he passed urine in last 24hrs
How many stools he passed
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Ankur Gupta
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
I would suggest to keep trying feeding either by breastfeeding or by katori spoon
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.