Please suggest ways to wean child from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My 7-month-old baby does not want to feed on the bottle. I am currently breastfeeding, and I want to feed her Enfamil. What can I do about it? She is not gaining weight. Her weight has been consistent at 16.53 lbs since she was 4 months old. But she is good. No illness. But my main complaint is that she does not want to drink from her bottle, and I do not want to breastfeed anymore.
Kindly advise.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Bottle feeding is not recommended for any child for the long term. You can try spoon feeding. Yes, it will not be easy to shift from breastfeeding to top feeding. Should try gradually. As per the WHO ( World Health Organisation), the baby should continue breastfeeding for a minimum of one year of age. It is good for the overall long-term growth of the baby.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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