What should I do if my baby doesn't like drinking formula milk?

When a baby is reluctant to drink formula milk, this may be caused by various reasons. The following measures can help the baby accept formula milk again:

1. Patiently try again: Allow the baby some time to adapt to the taste and texture of the formula milk. Do not force-feed, as this may create negative associations with eating.

2. Choose the appropriate nipple: Parents should check whether the nipple suits the baby's preference and consider purchasing one with a texture similar to the mother's nipple. Babies may have preferences for specific types or shapes of bottles or nipples. Trying different styles may improve feeding. Boil the nipple in hot water before use to soften it and increase the baby's acceptance.

3. Adjust the feeding posture: When feeding formula milk, it is recommended to use the same posture as during breastfeeding, such as holding the baby horizontally with the head slightly elevated.

5. Change the feeding method and frequency: There is no need to strictly adhere to scheduled feeding times. Try feeding smaller amounts more frequently and appropriately extend the interval between feedings. If the baby has already started eating complementary foods, you can add formula milk to food such as fruit and vegetable purees, rice cereal, or steamed egg to increase the baby's acceptance of formula milk.