Hello
My baby doesn’t like to feed in the day. He is 4 months old and has been like this for months now. We’ve ruled out reflux and allergies (he’s been under a paediatrician and dietician so definitely not a concern). My supply is good (my letdown used to be strong but it’s nowsettled down) and he is gaining weight week. He really likes feeding at night - but he knows it is night - is sleepy after a feed/sleeps from 7pm to 8am (just with lots of wake ups!)
It’s making me sad that I can’t use breastfeeding to comfort him during the day and it also means that ournighttime routine basically involves him getting cfrustrated at the breast and then my husband has to rock him to sleep. It also means I’m up lots in the night and worry that it will be this way until he is much older and successfully weaned.
I’ve tried recreating nighttime conditions in the day, I’ve tried feeding him whilst drowsy in the day, Ive tried feeding him whilst walking around, Ive tried feeding him with no distractions. Nothing seems to work. He seems to get just enough liquid to not be dehydrated but he just won’t feed for more than a few minutes every couple of hours. I offer him the breast constantly and he is just never interested. He has minimal wet nappies in the day but needs changing 4 times at night.
Anyone been through the same and how did you resolve it?
Thanks.