Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1) Support Group
Feeding your infant and ensuring they are getting enough nutrition is one of the most important aspects of parenting during that first year. This community is dedicated to those who are nurturing a baby, whether breastfed or formula-fed.
My daughter is 8 months old today, and she just won't drink her formula. She may only drink about 14oz a day at most. She is not losing weight, and her diapers are okay. I just don't know why she refuses it now. She will drink water if I give it to her but not the formula.
There has been no change in brand or anything at all. I know that in a month I can switch her to homo milk but that means I still have a month of trying to force her to drink it. She eats her real food well. I'm just worried. This has been an ongoing problem with her.
Should I be worried? And does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get her to take it? She's on a nubby sippy cup, has been for two months now. The time she wants the formula is in the middle of the night. Her before bed bottle she may drink an oz in an hour.
There has been no change in brand or anything at all. I know that in a month I can switch her to homo milk but that means I still have a month of trying to force her to drink it. She eats her real food well. I'm just worried. This has been an ongoing problem with her.
Should I be worried? And does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get her to take it? She's on a nubby sippy cup, has been for two months now. The time she wants the formula is in the middle of the night. Her before bed bottle she may drink an oz in an hour.
Not eating could be a sign of teething. Check her mouth for any signs of inflammation in the gums. If they are, try giving her tylenol before mealtime.