We all know that the nutrients contained in breast milk cannot be replaced by any formula. It is the most natural victory food for babies, which can enhance their immune and disease resistance abilities, promote the establishment and development of mother son relationships, and more importantly, it is beneficial for the intellectual development of babies. Therefore, any mother chooses to breastfeed.
Is it normal for a four month old baby to resist breastfeeding
Originally, it was good for babies to breastfeed, but by four months, many mothers find that their babies no longer like to breastfeed and even experience crying and resistance.
In fact, if the mother finds that the baby has no other discomfort, it is very likely that it is in the period of aversion to milk. Milk aversion is a phenomenon in children during their milk aversion period. The baby originally had a good appetite, no symptoms of illness, and normal activities, but suddenly for a period of time, they did not like to breastfeed or had difficulty concentrating while breastfeeding, making them easily attracted to other things and sometimes making noises. Medically, this temporary aversion to milk is referred to as the "physiological anorexia period".
Why do babies resist breastfeeding
As babies' physiological development and sensory functions become increasingly mature, they begin to be curious about their surroundings and enjoy exploring, which naturally makes them easily distracted by "eating". In addition, starting to add complementary foods to babies after 6 months, babies who consume a variety of foods different from breast milk are likely to develop a preference for novelty over tradition and become less fond of a single flavor of food, such as milk.
So, there's no need to worry, as long as mothers take a series of measures to cope, babies can still eat enough without affecting their growth and development. For example, mothers can choose a relaxed feeding method instead of strictly following the rules, allowing the baby to be more active and consume energy. They can only feed the baby when they want to eat, and cannot force them to eat, as this can actually cause fear in the baby. After 6 months, you can also add complementary foods in moderation to let your baby try new flavors. As long as the baby's height, weight, and other factors are growing normally, let nature take its course.
