Option 1: Change to a different milk powder brand
If the baby is unwilling to drink the milk powder he has been drinking, then we can try to change the brand. It should be noted that different brands and formulas of milk powder may have different adaptability to the baby\’s gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, before changing brands, it is recommended to consult a doctor for advice and choose a suitable milk powder brand based on your baby\’s physical condition.
If your baby is still unwilling to accept the new brand of milk powder, you can gradually adjust the feeding time and milk volume so that your baby can slowly adapt. In addition, you can consider using a little juice or fruit puree on the bottle to increase the freshness and interest of the taste, making the baby more willing to try it.
Option 2: Try complementary foods
Four-month-old babies have begun to show interest in complementary foods. This is a good opportunity and a good solution. Before trying complementary food, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician and appropriately add some processed milk, soy milk, cheese and other complementary foods according to the baby\’s growth.
It is important to note that complementary foods should be included in your baby\’s diet at the right time and in the right dosage. It is also necessary to add it step by step. Only add one kind of supplementary food at the beginning, and do it on the basis of a small portion/partial amount added at one time.
Option 3: Adjust breastfeeding methods
Every baby has different preferences, and some babies may not eat it because the taste is slightly different. At this time, adjusting the feeding method is also a feasible solution. You can try changing the shape and temperature of the bottle, or switching from mother to father to breastfeed, to bring new feelings and pleasure to the baby and make them interested.
Additionally, if your baby is prone to hiccups or nausea, it means they need to learn correct posture and feeding techniques when feeding. We can consult with our doctors for appropriate advice and fine-tuning where appropriate.
Option 4: Forced breastfeeding
If the baby finally chooses to refuse milk powder and insists on not eating, then we can consider forced feeding. Forced feeding requires caution, and time should be spent understanding the baby\’s gastrointestinal tract to ensure that the milk volume is controlled within an appropriate range.
During feeding, we should keep the baby sitting upright with the head slightly raised, and avoid aspiration. During the feeding process, you can try feeding in batches, rest for a while and then continue feeding to reduce the occurrence of negative reactions. Of course, always seek the advice of a medical professional before resorting to force-feeding.
Summary
Four-month-old babies begin to welcome the introduction of complementary foods. When feeding at this stage, the baby will make preliminary choices about different taste preferences. Some babies will show an aversion to certain brands of milk powder. At this time, we can choose other brands of milk powder and gradually try to adapt.
If the baby is still uncomfortable, or the four-month-old baby is not interested in receiving milk powder, you can try to solve the problem by adding complementary foods.
Finally, parents are reminded that no matter which method is adopted, do not ignore the quality and safety of their baby\’s diet. May the baby be healthyHealthy and healthy growth, let us fully support every family in children\’s health care.
