iCliniq Logo
HomeAnswersPediatricsbreastfedding

My 4-month-old baby boy does not gets proper breastfeeding. How to feed him?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hello...I am mother of 4 months old baby boy but unable to feed from the very first day....will I start breastfeed now?

Yes you can start breastfeeding. However you have to be balanced and gradual. Latch the baby on the breast for 5 to 10 minutes before top feeding. And then top feed as much as the baby wants. Continue this for 2 weeks till gradually milk starts coming and baby refuses top feeds. You can consume Satavarex powder (2 scoops in 1 glass of milk) twice a day for increasing milk supply.

Patient's Query

But doctor,now he is 4 months old....will he start now?I tried many times but he shouts n start crying

Please note that the sucking and swallowing reflex in babies becomes a voluntary activity by age of 5 to 6 months. So in the meanwhile you can try as i mentioned above. Keep trying for a week to 2 weeks along with the top feeds as mentioned (so that the child doesn't stay hungry).

Patient's Query

Sir,how to stop him crying while trying for breastfeed as he always refuses to take bm

Do not give in to the cries. Atleast try for 5 to 10 minutes. Unfortunately the child has gotten used to the easy way. That is why the cries. Please look up the pictures of latching so that you are sure latching is being done correctly. After every breastfeed give top up feeds so that the child doesn't stay hungry.

Patient's Query

Kindly provide the pictures

im sorry. i am not able to upload the pictures. instead this link should help

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At December 8, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 4, 2024

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Listen to related tracks in our music library

Read answers about:

sucking reflexbreastfedding

Ask your health query to a doctor online

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.