Joanna,

I'm am very interested in this idea that babies become anorexic and  
adjust intake down. Could you please point me in the direction of  
more info on this. I have seen young babies that are " happy to  
starve" but I've always wonder how this works with older babies.
Thank you,
Star Siegfried RN,BA, IBCLC

  Joanne says:
Sadly there are some little ones out there who prefer to suck on a  
rather
empty brst than eat.  This is unusual but definitely happens.  They  
become
anorexic, adjusting intake down to whatever is avail.  Often do a lot of
sucking (fingers, thumbs, blankies, etc.) as well.  They are usually
described as content, mellow, sleeping well, meeting all milestones.   
When
you meet them they don't look right - often pale, too placid, and taking
quick nips of brst with little swallowing and no complaint.  Head may  
look
big for body.

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