My son suddenly dont want to drink his milk

My son like to drink his milk alot, but recently he fever and vomited. After he recovered, he no longer want to drink his milk. I have tried to change the milk powder brand, but he still dont want to drink it. Should I bring him go see doctor? Or is there any other method to let my son drink his milk?

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Aiyah, don't worry too much, it is actually quite common for toddlers to go off their milk or food after a fever and vomiting episode, since their tummy and appetite just need time to reset. What I've generally heard is to focus first on keeping him hydrated with enough fluids, it doesn't have to be milk specifically, even water or diluted juice counts while he's still recovering. A small trick that some mums swear by is switching up how you offer it, try a different cup, a straw, or even offer it at a different time of day when he seems more rested and less cranky, since timing and presentation can sometimes make a surprising difference. That said, if he's been refusing milk for more than a week or seems to be losing weight or energy, it really is worth bringing him to the paediatrician just to rule out anything else going on, better to get a proper check than to second-guess yourself.

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Hi Sis, I’ve seen this happen before also after kids fall sick, sometimes they just “reject” milk for a while because they link it to feeling unwell or their taste buds change after fever and vomiting. If he is eating other food, active, and drinking water, I would try not to force the milk first and just offer smaller amounts or even mix it into cereal or porridge to slowly reintroduce.If it goes on for more than a couple of weeks or he starts eating and drinking very little overall, then better to bring him see doctor just to rule out anything else. Sometimes it’s just a phase after illness, so don’t stress too much first okay.

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