: 5.5. month old not eating as well anymore I have triplets and my bigger one has slowly been taking less and less and now the other two have surpassed him. His weight curve has also slowed down but nothing to be concerned

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Here's some helpful information from the Livestrong Foundation:

Causes of Slowed Appetite
If your baby's suddenly eating less but seems to still be healthy and
interested in eating, he’s likely just going through a healthy slow
phase. In a baby 4 to 7 months old, eating less can also indicate he’s
beginning teething. If you think his teeth are coming in, give him a
cold washcloth to chew on and ask his doctor if you can give him a
pain reliever. In some cases, his eating less could indicate a larger
medical problem. Consult a pediatrician if you suspect something's
wrong.
Signs Your Baby is Healthy
Your baby's change in hunger could be a normal and healthy thing. Pay
attention to how many diapers you’re changing. A baby who’s getting
enough nourishment should wet five to six diapers and have at least
one bowel movement a day. She should seem relaxed and content after
each feeding. Your baby's skin should be smooth and unwrinkled and her
face should be rounded by her third week of life. If you’re
breastfeeding, your breasts should feel softer after a feeding.
Signs
of a Problem
A baby who is not getting enough daily nourishment will not urinate as
frequently, and his urine may be dark yellow or orange. He may only
pass bowel movements once every few days and they may be hard and dry.
If he seems fussy after eating or expresses no interest in eating,
this may also indicate a problem. Your baby’s weight is one of the
surest ways to track whether he’s eating enough. A healthy baby should
steadily gain weight after his first day of life. If he’s not gaining
-- or is losing -- weight, visit his pediatrician immediately.