#AskTheExpert my daughter is 4 months 20 days old. she used to drink 5 oz 5 to 6 times daily. suddenly she reduced her intake upto 2oz and the frequency has also reduced. she refuses the feed. she is totally formula fed. please advise me.

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom could possibly be that it is quite filling for her and she is not very hungry and is full enough as formula milk is quite filling in nature . Make sure he is burped well and is passing his urine and stools well

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