Newborns drink less milk may be hot weather, indigestion, environmental discomfort and other reasons, need to be based on different reasons to take different measures, such as a small amount of multiple meals, abdominal massage, medication and so on.
1. Hot weather: high temperatures may affect the activity of digestive enzymes in the baby’s body, resulting in a decrease in the amount of milk drunk by newborns, at this time you can lower the room temperature, or a small number of times to feed.
2. indigestion: when indigestion, the baby may have a reduced appetite, you can gently massage the baby’s abdomen to help intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion. Or follow the doctor’s advice to add probiotics, such as bifidobacteria, Saccharomyces boulardii, Clostridium casei and so on.
3. Environmental discomfort: should try to choose a quiet and comfortable environment, which is conducive to the newborn’s attention, can concentrate on milk.
If the newborn’s milk intake continues to decrease or accompanied by poor mental health and other symptoms, parents are advised to take the child to the hospital for consultation, clear diagnosis and relevant treatment.