Baby refusing formula and eating less

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Need help/advice - my 11 months twin girl was sick with fever for 3 days - during which she actually ate and drank well. Now, the fever is gone but she has some cough and runny nose. We clear her nose with saline drops. She used to drink atleast 5 bottles a day of 6 ounces each and eat solids twice during the day. But, now she hardly eats solids 3 times a day and refuses the formula milk bottle altogether. She cries , reacts very strongly to everything. I am worried - she might get dehydrated. She does have tears, drools as usual and is active otherwise. Just is'nt drinking the formula milk and eating much less. Has anyone had this experience, any ideas or advice on what can be done, if there is a cause to worry ? Talked to our ped - she said, we should let her eat or drink whatever she can and this will have to pass on its own - she will get back to her usual self.

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Permalink Reply by RC on July 20, 2009 at 6:23am: Hi All - My babies just turned one year old last week and had their shots yesterday. Sara has put on some weight - which we were worried before. And she seems to have no more milk nausea. She's still difficult than my son to feed milk. She needs peace, quiet and seclusion. But, she does give us a break sometimes. She drank her whole bottle on saturday in the middle of a street fair - an ice-cream festival. That was a big relief. So, maybe, all that trouble before was temporary. She does like solids more than milk though. But, with careful planning, it seems to be getting back to normal. Thanks you all - for your support and shairng your experiences. Hope all is well with you and yours...; ▶ Reply to This