As we all know, there are many benefits to breastfeeding for babies, so many mothers will give their babies breast milk. As the baby grows up, the nutritional content of breast milk is not enough to provide the baby with sufficient nutrients, and it needs to be weaned. Some babies do not like to eat formula after weaning, which makes parents very anxious. So, what if a 21 month old baby does not drink formula after weaning?
What should I do if my 21 month old baby doesn't drink formula after weaning
You can change the brand of milk powder. Personal tastes are different, and so are babies. Don't be afraid of wasting money, try several brands. If you are afraid of wasting money, buy a trial box first when purchasing to see the baby's reaction. With so many milk powder brands, you can always find one that your baby likes. From 4 months on, your baby can gradually add complementary foods, first Rice noodles, rice paste, then soft noodles, porridge and other soft foods. Mothers can add one or two spoons of formula to their baby's complementary food. If the baby doesn't react well, they can gradually increase the amount of formula until the baby can fully accept it.
What is the correct method to choose for weaning
Some mothers may send their babies to their grandmothers' homes when they are weaned, enduring the pain of breastfeeding and the agony of missing their children. In fact, the uncle does not approve of this violent weaning method. The correct weaning should gradually extend the time interval for the baby to breastfeed, reduce the frequency of breastfeeding, reduce the baby's dependence on the mother, and increase the variety of complementary foods to stimulate the baby's appetite, allowing the baby to be weaned unconsciously.
The 21 month old baby does not drink milk powder after weaning. Parents can give the baby some complementary food. At this time, the baby can not only rely on milk powder to feed, but can eat more digestible food for the baby, such as noodles, or various nutritious Congee. In addition, the baby should also drink more water and eat some warm fruits.
