drinking less

is anyone else’s baby drinking quite a bit less milk at the moment?
she’s 13 weeks and just pushing her bottle away and spitting it out :(
is it the heat?
she’s been fine with taken small amounts of cooled boiled water inbetween feeds but she’s just not hungry nor wanting her milk 😔

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Mine is doing exactly the same!! I’ve seen a few other mums say the same thing on here too over the last few days. I thought they’d want to drink more in this heat 🤣

she’s been having like 70ml at most per feed after trying and trying for literally an hour, so stressful!

same here and she usually takes 150/180ml, stressing me out 🫠

same! she usually has 150ml bottles, kinda relieved to hear she’s not the only one who’s fussy with her milk in the heat!

Mine did for about 4-5 days and just today is back to normal… she grew loads so I’m assuming it’s a growth spurt as she was sleeping a lot too

I was just about to write this myself xx

I thought the same x

Thank goodness you guys are having the same problem. My little one normally take 120/150 and is taking small amounts. Have no idea where I’m up to with feeds or anything now 😔

My little one is the same but making up for it today it seems. Maybe offer more feeds when it cools down tonight if she takes a dream feed. I heard that babas’ appetites can decrease in the heat and they’ll drink for thirst rather than hunger 🤷‍♀️

Yes my lb is the same too. Only taking 2-3oz at a time. 20oz in total yesterday and today 😢 usually has 150-180ml a time and has 30oz by bedtime!

I am so relieved to come across this post!! My little 12 week old has refused bottles left right and centre over the last few days. Been fine first thing and late evening but anything in-between has been a battle! Cannot wait for it to cool down again - such a stress as he normally has an amazing appetite!🤦🏼‍♀️

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