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Suggest Treatment For Low Appetite Of 18 Weeks Baby
Question: dear doctor,
my baby boy ( date of birth 23rd XXXXXXX 2014) is not taking feed ( both breast and bottle ) as earlier. he is taking too many gaps during a single feed and playing in between.
we are keeping a difference of 2 to 3 he's between feed but still seems to be not so hungry.
he is passing urine 8 to 9 tomes a day and stool 2 times.
his wait gain so far is normal.
pls advise tips if any for Hus good feeding.
regards XXXXXXX
my baby boy ( date of birth 23rd XXXXXXX 2014) is not taking feed ( both breast and bottle ) as earlier. he is taking too many gaps during a single feed and playing in between.
we are keeping a difference of 2 to 3 he's between feed but still seems to be not so hungry.
he is passing urine 8 to 9 tomes a day and stool 2 times.
his wait gain so far is normal.
pls advise tips if any for Hus good feeding.
regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Feeding should be on demand
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Namasthe
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a father myself I understand your concern and apprehension.
Your child is 18 weeks and should ideally be on exclusive breast feeding. The feeding of the child should be on demand. Following are the signs that baby is hungry
1. Baby is licking it's lips
2. Baby is making too frequent swallowing movements
3. Staring at breast
4. Putting fingers in mouth
5. Crying
Crying is the last sign and one should not wait till the baby cries. Feed the baby as soon as you notice previous signs. Let the baby be on exclusive breast feeding till 6 months. I do not recommend any formula feeds. Do not time the feeds, let it be on demand.
Following are the signs of successful or efficient feeding
1. Baby sucks well and is latched well to breast.
2. Baby sucks and in between pauses to swallow and you can hear or feel milk going down the throat
3. Baby sleeps for 1 to 2 hours after feeds.
4. Urine output is adequate: From your description the output appears okay
5. Weight gain is adequate
I hope I have clarified your doubts.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Feeding should be on demand
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Namasthe
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Being a father myself I understand your concern and apprehension.
Your child is 18 weeks and should ideally be on exclusive breast feeding. The feeding of the child should be on demand. Following are the signs that baby is hungry
1. Baby is licking it's lips
2. Baby is making too frequent swallowing movements
3. Staring at breast
4. Putting fingers in mouth
5. Crying
Crying is the last sign and one should not wait till the baby cries. Feed the baby as soon as you notice previous signs. Let the baby be on exclusive breast feeding till 6 months. I do not recommend any formula feeds. Do not time the feeds, let it be on demand.
Following are the signs of successful or efficient feeding
1. Baby sucks well and is latched well to breast.
2. Baby sucks and in between pauses to swallow and you can hear or feel milk going down the throat
3. Baby sleeps for 1 to 2 hours after feeds.
4. Urine output is adequate: From your description the output appears okay
5. Weight gain is adequate
I hope I have clarified your doubts.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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