Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Baby not drinking milk
Hi. My 5 month old is refusing feeding and will only drink whe drowsy or sleeping. If I try to feed him when he is awake he will start crying and will stop as soon as I take away the bottle. What to do please help
Answers (8)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Why bottle feeds!!?
Answered
Flag this answer
0/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+101
How is she's weight gain?? Is he sleeping for at least 2 hours after taking feed?? Are therethere any issues with his bowel habits?? please let us know
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello Mother,
We need to assess the baby...he might be having some challenge while breastfeeding.
Next Steps
Kindly Consult Online/clinic
Health Tips
Stop Bottle Feeding it has lot of disadvantages.
Answered
Flag this answer
0/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Need to see the baby pls opt for video call consultation with us
Answered
Flag this answer
0/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Are using bottle feeds and breastfeeding too?
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Please visit local pediatrician. Will need physical examination of baby
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It’s either a nose block, constipation or a colic .Please treat accordingly
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
He may not like the taste of the milk, also are you breast feeding him? Sometimes breast feeding kids do not like the taste of other milk.
Is he not well, any fever , cough , cold?
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.