My Six Month Old Baby Girl Wont Eat Or Drink Formula

by Lawrence
(Jamaica)

I have a six months old Daughter who cries whenever I attempt to feed her. We tried the spoon and that has not worked. She only willingly accepts water, anything else is refused. I don't know what else to do.

Please HELP!!!!!!

A worried Father







Baby Help Line Response:

Hi Lawrence!

Being 6 months old, your daughter is just being completely normal. :-) Stop trying for a few weeks and then start again. Some babies just don't want to have much to do with solid foods for a long time, but it passes.

Here you'll find some tips on how to help your picky little eater.

And here you'll find get tips on how to get your girl to accept bottle feeding, if that is also a problem.


Good luck and take it easy!

/Paula