7.5wk baby drinking less milk

FTM here. This has been happening for a week and a half. 2 days ago my LO was feeding at 120ml per feed. And a week ago only on one of the day my baby was feeding as usual too. Then the following day after those good days feed, she will only drink 30-50ml per feed every 3-4hrs instead of her usual 90-120ml. And she has been sleeping a lot more too. I dont think she is losing weight. She is currently at 5kg. Ive checked her temperature every 2hrs and no fever. I also dont think she has thrush or any illness as she is still the same self. She will constantly fidget and move her hands to her mouth to swipe the bottle away every time as well. I swapped formula yesterday thinking she doesnt want her old formula anymore but the issue still persists. I have also changed her teats from size 1 to 2 and different bottles as well but still the same. Why the sudden change? Any mummies experienced this as well?

Ira Hamen

Dreaming of becoming a parent

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maybe can try brup your LO first and soothe them abit,then continue to feed, sometimes they don't drink up fast like how they are few days ago but as long as your feed them within 1 hour before your formula expire from the time you made

i have the same issue. I tried changing teats size etc. but to no avail. hope other mummy can help to answer us too.

Ira Hamen

Dreaming of becoming a parent

4w ago

Hi. Its been a few days and i can update you on how my LO been doing. Apparently she was going through a growth spurt. She still wont take a full 90ml bottle and only feeds 60ml every 3hrs but after my recent vaccination and the doctor assured me that she might like to snack instead and as long as she is thriving(weight gain and height) then we shouldnt be too worried. Doctor just told me to monitor if any signs of constipation/dehydration(diarrhea)/out of the norm symptoms that persists for days then bring to kk. Anw baby tummies are very small so i hope your LO is gg through a growth spurt as well.

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