Baby not feeding well
For baby not feeding well, see pediatricians first.
A baby feeding much less than usual or a child refusing food. Often a passing illness, but in babies it can be a sign of serious infection.
Also searched as: বাচ্চা খায় না, বাচ্চা দুধ খায় না, baccha khay na, baccha khete chay na, baccha dudh khay na
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- A baby who cannot feed, is floppy or hard to wake, or has fast or difficult breathing
- Temperature 38°C or higher in a baby under 3 months, or a baby who is unusually cold and unwell
Who to see: Pediatricians
A paediatrician (child specialist) checks growth, feeding and development.
See a doctor today
- Feeding much less than usual or noticeably fewer wet nappies, even if the baby is awake and has no fever
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Common questions
- Which doctor should I see for baby not feeding well (baccha khay na)?
- See pediatricians first. A paediatrician (child specialist) checks growth, feeding and development.
- When should you go to hospital straight away?
- A baby who cannot feed, is floppy or hard to wake, or has fast or difficult breathing; Temperature 38°C or higher in a baby under 3 months, or a baby who is unusually cold and unwell. Emergency number: 999.
- Where can I find pediatricians?
- Most pediatricians are listed in Dhaka (805), Chattogram (343), Cumilla (197), Sylhet (131), Gazipur (128). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetGazipur