When a baby is breastfeeding, at a certain stage, there may be a phenomenon where the baby does not want to breastfeed or is very resistant to the nipple. This phenomenon usually occurs at around 4 months, and the baby's milk intake begins to decrease, resulting in poor appetite. This is known as aversion to milk. So, how can the baby's aversion to milk be alleviated?
During the baby's aversion to milk, parents should not use coercive measures. Many parents are worried that their baby will drink too little, so they will force their baby to eat. However, this practice can actually create fear of eating. Therefore, parents should change their feeding methods at this time in order to effectively alleviate the baby's aversion to milk, such as adopting the principle of small meals and multiple meals, and insisting on feeding according to needs.
When the baby wants to eat, parents can feed them, and at the same time, they can use games to consume the baby's energy. When the baby runs out of energy and feels hungry, they will naturally want to breastfeed. The eating environment should be as soft and quiet as possible. At this time, babies are more curious about the outside world and are easily attracted by it, so they are easily distracted when feeding.
After the baby is four months old, parents can properly add complementary foods to the baby, starting with Rice noodles or diluted fruit juice, and then eating vegetable puree. However, complementary foods should be added in small amounts, not Tylenol at the beginning. Start with 1 teaspoon, and then gradually increase the amount. Try each complementary food for 3-5 days, and observe the baby's condition.
