Feeding a child has always been a troublesome thing for mothers, from being cautious about breastfeeding at birth to coaxing them to eat during childhood. If the baby is distressed while not breastfeeding during the feeding process, the difficulty of feeding will increase. But mothers need to find out where the reason lies, rather than forcing their children. So, what's wrong with a baby crying and not feeding?
1. Maybe the mother's breast milk is not enough or the baby is full
Mothers can clearly grasp how much milk a formula fed baby eats every day, but mothers often have no idea how much milk a breastfed baby can eat and whether they are full.
Generally speaking, parents can judge whether their baby is full from the following aspects:
(1) Has the baby's weight increased and is it normal;
(2) Can the baby sleep sweetly for two to three hours or play for a while after finishing milk;
(3) Is the baby's stool a normal yellow paste;
(4) Has the baby been breastfeeding for more than 30 minutes? Generally, the recommended feeding time is 15-20 minutes.
If the answers to the above questions are all positive, the mother doesn't have to worry, the baby should be full. The phenomenon of babies not being fully fed includes: green stools, emotional crying after eating milk, and slow or no weight gain.
2. Maybe the baby has ulcers in their mouth
Some babies suffer from thrush, which causes great pain and crying while breastfeeding. Goose mouth sores are caused by fungal infections, and newborns are often infected through the birth canal, or transmitted through unclean nursing nipples or contamination of the mother's fingers. Mom should carefully check the baby's tongue. If there are white spots, it may be thrush.
3. Possible nasal congestion in the baby
If a baby has a stuffy nose, it will affect breastfeeding. Babies with a stuffy nose can only breathe through their mouth, and they cannot breathe while breastfeeding, so they will naturally cry.
4. Possible indigestion in the baby
Babies under 3 months old may experience functional digestive disorders such as bloating and diarrhea due to immature gastrointestinal development, which require careful care from their mothers.
5. It may be the baby's aversion to milk
The baby's aversion to milk usually occurs between 3-6 months, and due to unknown reasons, they often experience aversion to milk. Parents should pay special attention to their baby's eating habits to avoid growth and development disorders. If the baby's aversion to milk is severe enough to affect their health, a doctor can also prescribe medication to help the baby's gastrointestinal motility and increase appetite.
If all the above reasons are ruled out and the baby still cannot breastfeed normally and cries every time they breastfeed, then it is necessary to take the baby to see a doctor for better treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
