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Loss of appetite
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My Son is 13 months old his weight is 8.3 kg and height is 74cm but from 1.5 months he is not eating his meals he is on milk I have tried everything but he is not eating anything I am really stressed and frustrated please suggest me something
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Milk need to be decreased
Keep him hungry for few hrs
Offer food in variety
Try different colour and shapes
Parents should have the same food
Sometimes illness or teething phase in between cause decrease appetite
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If still need more advise , consult online
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Is he active as before?
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If no other symptoms, can give Iron and multivitamin supplementation. Also albendazole for worms
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Before starting iron therapy would be better to test CBC and ESR to help in formulating dosage
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Hello mam
Parents and caregivers should model healthy eating behaviors and provide a variety of nutrient-dense foods, allowing the child to decide how much to eat from the healthy options provided.
Allowing the infant to self-feed with finger foods can promote interest in eating. This method encourages the baby to explore different textures and flavors at their own pace, which can be more engaging than spoon-feeding purees.
If the baby is breastfed, the variety of flavors in breast milk can help in the transition to solid foods.
It is important to continue offering new foods even if they are initially rejected. Repeated exposure is key to developing a liking for new foods.
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First of all don't get stressed out. Parenting needs patience.Creating a positive and stress-free feeding environment is important. Responsive feeding practices, where caregivers respond to the baby's hunger and satiety cues.
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Should give high calorie and high protein diet like eggs
Ghee etc
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Kindly consult
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
You can start multivitamin syrup. Enrich with ghee or butter whatever child be able to eat as it will be rich in calories
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Decrease milk
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Decrease milk
Then only he will eat
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