From birth, babies cannot do without milk. Some babies, if they have the conditions, are exclusively breastfed, but if there is not enough milk, they need to be mixed fed. Many babies are even fed formula milk. Regardless, it is important to ensure a daily intake of milk. Now let's take a look at what to do if a five month old baby is not good at eating formula milk?
If the baby doesn't drink milk properly for 5 months, it is recommended to check their mouth first to see if there are any ulcers. If not, it is considered that they are temporarily not fond of drinking milk powder, and their mental state and development are good. Consider the period of aversion to milk. Generally, they can recover to normal within half a month to a month without treatment. If it affects their development and their mental state is not good, they can take oral medication to regulate the spleen and stomach.
If a 5-month-old baby does not drink formula, parents need to actively adjust from various aspects, such as changing the formula for the baby. Before choosing formula, you can try using it to see if the baby likes it. In addition, it is also possible that the baby cannot adapt to the bottle at the beginning of weaning. At this point, you can choose a soft silicone nipple that is close to the breast milk nipple, allowing the baby to gradually adapt.
At the beginning of weaning, mothers need to be more patient. You can seek help from other family members and try not to come into contact with the baby alone, as it may trigger the baby's love for milk. Persist in exercising the pacifier for the baby in small amounts and multiple times, whether it is when drinking milk powder or water, you can use a bottle to help the baby gradually adapt.
