Reduced milk supply in three-month-old babies may be related to anorexia, physical illness, zinc deficiency, etc.
1. Anorexia: 3 to 6 months of infants are prone to anorexia, manifested by a decrease in the amount of milk, but the mental state is good, no physical discomfort. At this time, the infant should not be forced to breastfeed, but can eat small meals to calm the infant. This situation usually lasts about 1 month, more than this time is still anorexia, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to check.
2. Physical illness: Inflammatory infections of the respiratory system or digestive system cause discomfort in the baby’s mouth and throat, and impaired digestive function, but the baby is unable to express the discomfort in words, so he refuses to drink the milk to alleviate the physical pain. At this time, we should pay attention to observe whether the infant has symptoms of physical discomfort, and consult the doctor in time.
3. Lack of zinc: Infants obtain a certain amount of zinc reserves from the mother after birth, and breast milk also contains a certain amount of zinc. However, with the growth of the infant, the consumption of zinc increases, and the infant may suffer from zinc deficiency, thus leading to anorexia. In this case the mother should increase the nutritional intake, and if necessary the infant can follow the doctor’s instructions for zinc supplementation.
Reduced milk supply in three-month-old babies may also be other conditions, and if it cannot be relieved for a long period of time, it may affect growth and development, and timely medical attention should be sought.