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Family Forum / Parenting / Parenting / March 20074 month old baby feeding problem
Hi, can anyone help me diagnose what's going on with my little boy who just turned 4 months. When I breast feed him, he used to empty both sides at one feeding, but starting a few days ago, he only ate one side, and pushed it away when I tried to get him to eat the 2nd one. A short while later, he become fussy again, obviously because of hunger. Do any parents experience similar episode before and know why and how to solve the problem? Thanks a lot. > Hi, can anyone help me diagnose what's going on with my little boy who > just turned 4 months. When I breast feed him, he used to empty both [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Do any parents experience similar episode before and know why and how > to solve the problem? Thanks a lot. What's the problem? Honestly, 4mos are weird. Who knows why they do weird feeding things. Is he wetting enough diapers and pooping and such? Good luck! > I wouldn't be to concerned if he is having wet diapers. However, when in doubt call your pediatrician or a lactating specialist. They will certainly help you out. Also have you changed your diet at all? Maybe he is smelling or tasting something he doesn't like. Julie > Hi, can anyone help me diagnose what's going on with my little boy who > just turned 4 months. When I breast feed him, he used to empty both [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Do any parents experience similar episode before and know why and how > to solve the problem? Thanks a lot. If he isn't sick or he hasn't just had a vaccination shot my first guess would be that he could have sore gums from teething. As long as his nappies are wet and he continues to thrive the more but frequent shorter feeds will inconvenience you more than him, I'm afraid! It's a while since I dealt with a teething baby but you could try giving him a cold face cloth to chew on or a special teething toy and see if a tooth pops through soon. Tai > Hi, can anyone help me diagnose what's going on with my little boy who > just turned 4 months. When I breast feed him, he used to empty both [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Do any parents experience similar episode before and know why and how > to solve the problem? Thanks a lot. He might have been thirsty rather than hungry, and just had a drink. On the other hand, he might just be changing his habits. You might want to ask further questions in misc.kids.breastfeeding -- there are a lot of helpful people there.  SignatureChookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "Parenthood is like the modern stone washing process for denim jeans. You may start out crisp, neat and tough, but you end up pale, limp and wrinkled." Kerry Cue my baby eats the same way during the day, but at night he'll empty both breasts. i always thought this was because at night when he empties both breasts he goes into a "milk coma" (what we call it in my house), but during the day i think he wants to stay awake so he just snacks. it is frustrating for the both of us, because i don't always realize that he wants to snack again so i don't troubleshoot accurately (plus i get annoyed whipping out my boob every 5 minutes). i have found it helpful to pump some breast milk and have the bottle handy... (that is, if he's taking a bottle) if he's making enough diapers i wouldn't worry. |
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