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My 5 month old baby is not taking any feed whether it is breast milk or formula. He only took 90ml breast milk in the morning at 6:30 am. Played as usual and then slept at 8am for 45 mins.
He only cries, stays calm for a few minutes and then cries again. Only sleeps for 45 mins whenever put to sleep.
He temperature is 97.4 F. But he has stuffy nose since last week.

Please advise.

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My 5 month old baby is not taking any feed whether it is breast milk or formula. He only took 90ml breast milk in the morning at 6:30 am. Played as usual and then slept at 8am for 45 mins. 
He only cries, stays calm for a few minutes and then cries again. Only sleeps for 45 mins whenever put to sleep. 
He temperature is 97.4 F. But he has stuffy nose since last week.

Please advise.

Accepted Answer

hi
He may be having blocked nose not able to suck. Try saline drops. and feed him. Dont worry. Check for teething also. Teething pain can also be reason. But use saline drops for blocked nose. And try to follow up pediatrician near u. Dont take any risk

Accepted Answer

Try to feed him while he sleeps if he has Blocked nose use nasal saline drops. One Question How Do You know he is taking 90 ml in morning are you Extracting BM or Giving Formula feed if BM Please don’t extract it may effect your Lactation and if formula you can apply dream feeding for a while

Accepted Answer

very important to see that position and attachment while breastfeeding the child is proper.
if improper the child will continue to suck for long hrs without getting any milk
meet lactational counsellor who will guide regarding this.
see videos on you tube for breastfeeding position and attachment.x
take plenty of water, home made diet, seasonal fruits and vegetables, milk for increasing breast milk for yourself.
take 1x5 to 30 days weight and growth assessment by the doctor.