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My 6.5 month old reduced milk intake
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My baby girl of 6.5 month used to have 70-80ml of milk every 2 hours but suddenly from last week her intake has reduced alot and is hardly having 40/50 ml of milk per feed, she is formula fed due to less milk supply. She eats 2-3 tablespoon of solids 2/3 times a day. What is the reason behind her sudden drop in milk intake. I got her checked for pediatrician he said she is all okay and normal but I am worried for her less milk intake.
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sudden drop in milk intake at 6.5 months often occurs as infants transition to solid foods and begin deriving more calories and satiety from their meals. Common developmental factors like teething discomfort, increased interest in their surroundings, or reaching milestones like crawling can also make them more easily distracted during bottle feeds. Since her pediatrician has confirmed she is healthy and gaining weight normally, it is likely she is simply adjusting her appetite to her new dietary routine. Ensure she remains well-hydrated, monitor for consistent wet diapers, and continue offering the bottle in a calm, quiet environment to minimize distractions. You may also consider spacing out feeds slightly as she consumes more solids, which naturally decreases the frequency of her milk cravings.
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Monitor growth regularly and plot in the growth chart, if the graph is showing consistent growth pattern no need to worry. 2-3 times solids and 4-5 milk feeds per day are good enough.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
some times baby's tend to take less feed that's normal only if activity is normal then needs not to worry
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
At 6.5 months, a slight reduction in milk intake can be normal, especially after starting solids. Teething, increased activity/distraction during feeds, or a temporary appetite change are common reasons.
If your baby is active, passing urine normally, gaining weight well, and has no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, there is usually no need to worry.
Try offering formula before solids and avoid force-feeding. Monitor her weight and urine output. If poor feeding persists for more than 1–2 weeks or weight gain is affected, please follow up with your pediatrician.
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