Why does my 4 month old not want to feed?
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Why does my 4 month old not want to feed?
There are many reasons infants may be finicky about food. They may be teething, tired, not yet ready for solids, or just don’t need as much food as you’re feeding them. Familiar foods provide your baby comfort in stressful, busy times. Although picky eating may linger awhile, it rarely lasts.
Why does my baby struggle during feedings?
The nipple needs to be the right size and speed for your baby’s size, age and sucking ability. If the nipple is too long, too short, too fast or too slow for your baby, she may experience feeding difficulties and express her frustration by fuss or crying.
When should I worry about baby weight gain?
As long as your baby is reaching her developmental targets and isn’t losing weight, there’s no need to worry about a pause in weight gain. Children who fail to gain enough weight in the first 9 months will usually catch up over time.
Why has my baby suddenly stopped eating?
Just as you do, your baby loses his appetite when he’s feeling a bit unwell or off-colour. So if your baby has a cold or a sore throat, or if he’s teething, he may go off his food. He may simply be too tired to eat. If your baby is well and breastfeeding or drinking formula milk, it could be that he just isn’t hungry.
Why does my baby keep pulling off when breastfeeding?
Sometimes it’s when the milk flow slows down or the breast is drained. Sometimes babies pull away from the breast and fuss because the milk is flowing too fast. If this is the case, you may find that your baby pulls away soon after starting to feed and just as the milk is letting down.
Why does my baby cry when I try to breastfeed him?
There are several physical, medical reasons why a baby might cry at your breast, including food intolerances, allergies, foremilk/hindmilk imbalance (too much milk, creating painful gas), reflux, or illness. They fuss when they’re hungry (babies, especially breastfed ones, are a lot happier when fed quite frequently).
How much should a 4 month old weigh?
Baby weight chart by age
| Baby age | Female 50th percentile weight | Male 50th percentile weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 12 lb 14 oz (5.8 kg) | 14 lb 1 oz (6.4 kg) |
| 4 months | 14 lb 3 oz (6.4 kg) | 15 lb 7 oz (7.0 kg) |
| 5 months | 15 lb 3 oz (6.9 kg) | 16 lb 9 oz (7.5 kg) |
| 6 months | 16 lb 1 oz (7.3 kg) | 17 lb 8 oz (7.9 kg) |
How can I get my 4 month old to gain weight?
There are several simple things that have been proven to help with weight gain:
- Stop or decrease solid foods, particularly if baby is younger than 6 months.
- Sleep close to your baby (this increases prolactin and frequency of nursing).
- Learn baby massage — this has been proven to improve digestion and weight gain.
Can you spoon feed a 4 month old?
Use a baby size spoon to feed your baby. You can offer food one to three times per day, depending on how much your baby enjoys it. Previously rice cereal was recommended as a first food, but in reality the order of foods does not make that much difference. Do not give any textures that baby will choke on.