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Baby weight low...not interested in food
My baby boy born 2.4 kg...now he is 11.5 month old...he is not interested in eating solids...he didnt open his mouth when i feed him...he himself take 1 to 3 bites of pancake eyc of he is intetested otherwise just play with it and through ...earlier he was eating banana well bit now not even ready to taste it...he is on breastmilk only...i am worried..i started his iron and multivitamin but still not improvement.
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This is quite common as growth slows at this age. Nothing to worry about usually. But please visit a pediatrician for a check up. Height, head size and overall development is as important as weight.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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It is completely understandable to feel worried when your little one seems to lose interest in food, especially as they approach their first birthday. This stage can be incredibly stressful for parents, but "food strikes" or a preference for milk are actually quite common around 11 to 12 months.
Since you've already started iron and multivitamins, you’ve taken a great proactive step. However, because his growth and nutrition are so important at this age, it is best to consult your pediatrician.
They can check his weight gain and rule out any physical reasons for a lack of appetite, such as teething, low iron levels (which can ironically cause a loss of appetite), or sensory sensitivities.
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Current weight??
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
If baby is not frequently falling sick.And baby active and playful achieving milestone then don't worry.Keep giving small frequent meals . Whatever he wants and needs let him take .As baby grows definitely he will take in better portion than current.And avoid breastfeeding around 1-1.30 hour before food so that some hunger will be there and he will take better.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello i can understand your concern..
Toddlers usually do so as there distraction level has increased too so just try to expose the food in short duration and multiple times so that child start accepting…
This is sometimes occur when ever weather changes or while teething or sometimes when baby is having fever ..
I wanted to enquire his current weight too so that we can see how much really baby gained the weight in past 11 month ..
Rest continue with iron & multivitamins
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