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My sister's baby won't eat. Anyone here with similar experience?
The baby is just 4 months and we are so concerned.
What can we do to make the baby eat?

You guys should take the baby to a doctor.

Is it that the baby isn't eating at all or his or her food consumption is reduced?

If it's reduction in the amount of food taken, it is normal for babies at the stated stage.
In the initial two to three months of life, most children are developing quick and eat more. At the point when the growth spurt ends, how much nutrients your child needs decreases, so his appetite might reduce in like manner. This is a usual process.

Whatever you do, do not force the baby to eat. It is the end of growth spurt and reduced appetite is normal. Please answer Rayma's question, is the baby not eating at all? If that's the case you need to consult a doctor ASAP.

Thanks. It's greatly reduced compared to what he eats before not that he isn't eating at all.

Quote from: Ruthk on Oct 04, 2024, 10:42 PMThanks. It's greatly reduced compared to what he eats before not that he isn't eating at all.

Then no need to worry, God gives babies the ability to adjust accordingly to the amount of food needed for their body at this stage, your sister should just feed him as requested by his appetite level and till he feels full at his comfort.

Quote from: Rayma on Oct 04, 2024, 10:49 PMThen no need to worry, God gives babies the ability to adjust accordingly to the amount of food needed for their body at this stage, your sister should just feed him as requested by his appetite level and till he feels full at his comfort.

Thank you, she's telling me now that the major reason she's bothered is because her friend's baby of the same age still eats well.

Quote from: Ruthk on Oct 04, 2024, 10:51 PMThank you, she's telling me now that the major reason she's bothered is because her friend's baby of the same age still eats well.

Milk needed is different for each babies depending on their activity and metabolism rate. I'm a mother of two now and I've been in your sister's shoes well before now. The difference varies greatly and it's not something to be compared. If a baby also experience much hunger for a particular meal and eats well at that period, he may wants little for the next meal, what matters is he should look healthy and satisfied not looking sick.

Quote from: Rayma on Oct 04, 2024, 10:58 PMMilk needed is different for each babies depending on their activity and metabolism rate. I'm a mother of two now and I've been in your sister's shoes well before now. The difference varies greatly and it's not something to be compared. If a baby also experience much hunger for a particular meal and eats well at that period, he may wants little for the next meal, what matters is he should look healthy and satisfied not looking sick.

Oh! Thank you

If you suspect any form of unhealthiness, please visit a doctor.

The substance of the mother's breast milk has additionally transformed at this level, with more fat and minerals to fit the baby's nutritional requirements.
Fat is known to have a positive effect on satiety and have the ability to balance appetite the more. No need to panic, he will get exactly the nutrients his body needs, and remember not to force-feed him.

Quote from: Ruthk on Oct 04, 2024, 10:42 PMThanks. It's greatly reduced compared to what he eats before not that he isn't eating at all.

Quote from: Afrowin on Oct 04, 2024, 11:29 PMThe substance of the mother's breast milk has additionally transformed at this level, with more fat and minerals to fit the baby's nutritional requirements.
Fat is known to have a positive effect on satiety and have the ability to balance appetite the more. No need to panic, he will get exactly the nutrients his body needs, and remember not to force-feed him.

Thank you.

Quote from: Rayma on Oct 04, 2024, 11:00 PMIf you suspect any form of unhealthiness, please visit a doctor.

Alright, nothing like that for now.

Quote from: Afrowin on Oct 04, 2024, 11:29 PMThe substance of the mother's breast milk has additionally transformed at this level, with more fat and minerals to fit the baby's nutritional requirements.
Fat is known to have a positive effect on satiety and have the ability to balance appetite the more. No need to panic, he will get exactly the nutrients his body needs, and remember not to force-feed him.

@Afrowin, I have been eyeing you on this forum, don't tell me you are a mother too.
Married?
Please just tell me you are a doctor or a nurse🥺

Quote from: Jaykap on Oct 04, 2024, 11:41 PM@Afrowin, I have been eyeing you on this forum, don't tell me you are a mother too.
Married?
Please just tell me you are a doctor or a nurse🥺

Lol, try and shoot your shot first.

Quote from: Rainy on Oct 04, 2024, 11:42 PMLol, try and shoot your shot first.

What if she's married?

Quote from: Jaykap on Oct 04, 2024, 11:42 PMWhat if she's married?

😂 Not married, not a doctor or a nurse. I have a nutrition degree, I'm a nutritionist.
However I'm taken, don't bother shooting any shot😜

Quote from: Afrowin on Oct 04, 2024, 11:45 PM😂 Not married, not a doctor or a nurse. I have a nutrition degree, I'm a nutritionist.
However I'm taken, don't bother shooting any shot😜

Thank God!
Taken means nothing, once you aren't married, that's a sigh of relief.

Quote from: Jaykap on Oct 04, 2024, 11:46 PMThank God!
Taken means nothing, once you aren't married, that's a sigh of relief.

Lol

Quote from: Jaykap on Oct 04, 2024, 11:46 PMThank God!
Taken means nothing, once you aren't married, that's a sigh of relief.