#asktheexpert 4 month+ old baby boy ..6 kg....on bottle and formula...since last 1 week feed has reduced....one time 5 oz is reduced to 3 oz...baby is chewing on nipple and not sucking...has become cranky...sleep has reduced

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear Mum it can be related to teething problems it is a phase gently massage baby gums with clean fingers if baby is passing urine 6 to 8 times in 24 hours is active alert and gaining adequate weight then feeding is sufficient

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