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Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my 4 months old boy refusing the feed and crying whole time. he prefers sucking his fingers over feeding.

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meeta agarwalMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hello, When your baby refuses to feed or goes on breastfeeding strike, it can be just as upsetting for her as it is for you. Give her extra attention and cuddles. Try to keep her routine as normal as possible. The chances are, her refusal won't last long.

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