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oral thrush

Oral thrush is a mouth infection that can cause feeding refusal or discomfort in infants.

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Why baby refuses food during teething

Why baby refuses food during teething

How teething can make feeding uncomfortable Teeth emerge by moving through gum tissue, a process that can produce localized gum tenderness, pressure, and mild inflammation. A baby may respond by rubbing the gums, drooling, biting, becoming more irritable, or refusing food. MedlinePlus includes refusing food among common signs associated with teething. The behavior is understandable: […]