My nine week old is not wanting to eat much anymore. she was eating 4 to 5 oz every 4 hours, now she only eats 2 to 3 oz every 4 hours. She squirms and fusses every time i go to feed her a bottle I thought maybe she had an upset stomach or needed to burp but shes been doing this at every feeding for two days now. When I take the bottle out of her mouth she stops squirming and fussing. What should I do?
It could be a couple of different things. I would call the doctor and ask them. My children were breastfed but my middle son had a ton of ear infections and would act the same way, when the ear infections were really bad he would get crabby and fussy also. It could be the formula also.
I would call your doctor for sure. As the previous person said she may have reflux this is about the time it shows up. Is she arching her back trying to get away from the bottle? If so let you doctor know that. There is a great website that might help you figure out if that is what it is. www.colicsolved.com it tells all about reflux.
eating more ozes at longer intervals is what she should be doing right now. She's growing. When your baby is full, she'll stop eating. Don't force her. If she's not losing weight let her determine how much she eats. if you're really concerned, call the ped.
Sounds like the nipple flow is messed up. Check for clogs and maybe expand the opening. Some well sucking babies want a fast flowing bottle or they get frustrated and discouraged. My first baby was satisfied with the recommended nipples but my second was ready for the 6 month nipples at 2 months old.
Also, make sure the room is quiet and she has your undivided attention. It's probably not a stomach issue. Reflux and other more serious problems usually involve spitting up, screaming, and extreme hunger. This I've experienced first hand.
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I know this is a little late, but I just took my almost 4 month old to the doctor yesterday for a similar situation. She usually drinks 6-7 oz every 3 hours and had gone down to 3-4 oz every 4 hours. However, my daughter was also very fussy and not sleeping very well during the day. From past experiences with my sons, I thought it was possibly an ear infection, but her ears and throat all looked great. The doctor didn't know what it could be other than maybe a cold and she was just having a hard time with it. He said to give it another day if she wasn't any better then to bring her back in. Last nigh, she was back to her old self and slept through the night again. I don't know what was bothering her, if it was an upset stomach or gas or what, but she is much better today. I hope your daughter is feeling better now and back to her old self too!
Maybe your nipples are different flows and its too fast for her. Maybe she has reflux-is she crying during feedings? Did you change formulas? Make sure she is eating at an inclined position.
Sometimes when I'm breastfeeding my LO does this and then she poops. I stop and hold her legs up to her chest. It helps her to use the bathroom.
Watch it for day or two longer, but if you notice she's crying more or in a different way contact your pediatrician. You may want to make an appt any way. As long as she's thriving she may be ok, but that doesn't seem like a lot. Take notes of what she is doing for when you call/make an appt with her Dr.
Good luck and let us know what happened! I hope you figure it out.
Children have different nutritional needs at different times. Her growth may have temporarily slowed so she doesn't need as much food. If she is still having wet diapers at the same rate I wouldn't worry about dehydration. My son's pediatrician said that as long as he was growing in length, his weight didn't really matter. He is now 6' tall, thin, but very healthy. It's only been two days. She may just be in a lull between growth spurts. If she isn't fussy between feedings and is sleeping well, try to relax and breathe. Good luck.
She could possibly be teething, but it's a little early. When they do teethe, it tingles their gums to suckle and they avoid it sometimes.
Babies go through growth spurts where they eat more and less as needed. If she seems to be sleeping, waking, peeing and pooping regularly, seems as jolly and active as usual and isn't LOSING weight, she should be fine. Babies WILL eat all they need! Look at all the overweight people in America and don't push it!
If there are any other symptoms besides a slower appetite, however, a Dr. visit should be in order.
God bless and happy mothering!
