Not drinking milk

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Not drinking milk

Asked for Female, 28 Years

Hi sir or mam My 5months old baby not drinking milk for long hours but he is sucking his fingers..if we give milk he is crying..please help me. He is having bottle feeding from birth

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Sucking finger and not hungry for 6-8 hrs is normal for this age.

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If baby is active and gaining weight adequately, nothing to worry

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Dr. Bhavik Patel Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhavik Patel

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Sucking fingers is normal at these age group infants.. If baby is gaining good weight then no need to worry... Feeding should be given on demand... At 5months completed age baby's weight should be double of birth weight, so check it...

Next Steps

avoid bottle feeding if possible....

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