6 month old not feeding much but is unwell - is this normal?

[Mamatolittleboy]

111 said it sounds like covid or a very bad cold. He is only drinking 2oz bottles at a time and sometimes crying during feeds. We are on day 5 of him being unwell. Is this normal? Has your baby had this,

Hi OP, I was told by my paediatrician that if baby is taking half the usual milk amount they would have in a day (so say they usually have 30oz throughout the day but they are only taking 15oz a day), few / no wet nappies and not well in themselves, to go to A&E / see a doctor ASAP. I hope your LO feels better soon

Whenever my daughter was ill between 1 and 2.5 she went down to 2oz of water or formula a day and maybe 2 or 3 grapes. Terrifying! We got her checked out for dehydration each time and was fine.

She went through a period around 3 months old where she only breastfeed for a total of 2 or 3 minutes in the day. Literally seconds of feed at a time. I do not know how she got enough food but her weight gain was beautiful.

Keep an eye on how dry their lips are and the fontanel