Many mothers worry about whether the baby is full, because the baby only eats a little bit each time and does not seem to like the feeling of eating. So, will this be insufficient feeding? Therefore, the baby is not fed enough. What symptoms will occur? In addition, what should I do if breastfeeding is insufficient? Let’s take a look below. What are the symptoms of insufficient feeding in babies?

1. The baby does not rest well and often cries, which is a main symptom of insufficient feeding. Babies spend most of their time sleeping every day. If they don't eat enough, it will directly affect their sleep quality. Suggestion: When encountering this situation, you should carefully check whether there are any problems in the following aspects: the number of daily feedings, the environment and technique during feeding, the size and position of the nipple hole, whether there are hiccups after each feeding, whether the mother is tired, Whether the child is in a happy mood and whether the child has organic diseases.

2. Developmental delay: Insufficient feeding of infants will directly lead to developmental delay, thereby causing malnutrition. In the early stages of malnutrition, height is not affected, but as the condition worsens, bone growth slows down and height becomes lower than normal. Mild malnutrition has normal mental status, but severe malnutrition may include listlessness, poor reaction, low body temperature, thin and weak pulse, loss of appetite, and alternating diarrhea and constipation.

3. The weight does not increase: There is another important indicator of insufficient feeding of the baby, which is reflected in the weight. A newborn baby's weight will drop by a certain percentage in the first week, but generally it will not exceed 10%. If the weight drops by more than 10%, you should pay attention to the baby's urination and defecation to see if it is normal. Tips: In the first 3 months, the baby will gain 180-200 grams per week, 150-180 grams per week at 4-6 months, 90-120 grams per week at 6-9 months, and 90-120 grams per week at 9-12 months. At 6 months old, the growth rate is 60-90 grams per week. Parents can refer to this data to determine whether the baby is underfeeding.

4. Others: Constipation, irritability, constant crying, dry and wrinkled skin, the baby's face looks like an "old man", etc. These are all signs of insufficient feeding. Note: If several of these conditions occur at the same time, parents should pay attention to it and see if they need to add formula milk or go to the hospital to check whether the baby has other diseases. What to do if there is insufficient breast milk

Many mothers will experience the phenomenon of insufficient breast milk, which can be alleviated through the following methods:

1. Let the baby suck the nipple more and stimulate the mother to secrete more prolactin. , increase milk secretion.

2. Pay attention to medications and diet, otherwise it is likely to affect the secretion of breast milk.

3. Supplement adequate nutrition and choose foods with high nutritional value, which can catalyze milk production.

Insufficient breast milk will cause the baby to feel strong hunger, leading to frequent crying. If breast milk is insufficient and the baby is still unable to feed the baby after nursing, artificial feeding can be used to supplement sufficient nutrition. If there are some developmental abnormalities, you need to mix feeding or go to the hospital to check the baby's health.