Breastfeeding is the healthiest food for a baby under one year old. However, when for some reason the mother cannot breastfeed the baby, milk formulas come to the rescue, which, due to their composition, can provide the child with the necessary nutrients. The refusal of the mixture can be caused by many reasons.
There are many formulas that can replace breast milk, they are all developed and produced from different manufacturers and according to the needs of babies. It is best if the child eats the same formula that suits him and feeds the little person's body. However, many mothers are faced with such a problem when the child refuses the mixture for various reasons. This is often alarming, because if the child does not eat enough formula per day, he will not receive the substances his body needs and will not grow properly.
You need to understand that the reasons for the child's refusal from the mixture are very different, many of them are completely objective and should not make the parents worry. Before you panic, you need to figure it out.
Lack of hunger
The first, and very often the main, reason that the baby refuses the formula is the unwillingness to eat due to satiety. Over time, mom will understand what portion should be for a certain age, and how many hours this meal will last. At first, it may seem to parents that the child is constantly hungry. Do not force him to eat if he refuses the mixture. You can try to invite your baby to eat in 30-40 minutes.
Growing teeth
Teething is another common reason for refusal to use the formula, which leads to general malaise of the baby. In some children, this process is sometimes accompanied by other digestive disorders - nausea or diarrhea. In addition, the baby's gums may hurt, and the bottle in the mouth increases the pain. Parents are advised to be patient and wait out this period, if in a few days the child eats less than usual, there will be nothing wrong with that.
Other reasons
Sometimes it happens that the child does not like the mixture that the mother offers. That is why it is better to choose one mixture that suits him and likes, and feed the baby to her constantly. This also applies to the choice of bottle and nipple, the child may refuse to eat if he is uncomfortable. Having tried several different options, you need to find a suitable one and do not change it again.
Stomach disease or other ailments can also be a reason for rejecting the formula. An attentive mother will immediately notice that the child is worried about something, and will be able to find the reason for this in order to try to eliminate it.
Most often, children are happy to eat mixtures at the time they are supposed to eat. If the baby refuses to eat, do not panic, it is better to calmly figure out the possible causes and ways to eliminate them.
