Hi my baby boy is 3 months old...when i try to breastfeed, he is refusing to suck, turns away from nipple, starts cycling and cries... I'm not understanding why he does like this

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. there is a possibility that the child might not be having any type of Hunger and sometimes it can occur due to oral cavity infection oral thrush so kindly meet your doctor if it is not improving in one or two days

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