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Loss of Appetite in 16 month old Baby
Hi Dr,
I am daughter is 16 month old .Her weight is 10 kg. From last 2 weeks she's not taking any food item except few fruits and 5-6 makhana.she drinks around 400 ml cow milk and 200 ml water.
She refused to take food item and her stool is also become hard.
How to increase her appetite??
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Food rejection is common at this age.
From 1-2 years, milk and water combined should be only 400-700ml per day. Offer milk/water after meals only.
Follow a schedule and feed the child at certain specific times. From morning to night, adhere to the schedule including bath, play time, nap time etc.
Don't reward your child with snacks.
For any queries, book an online consultation with me. I am a lactation consultant, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) nutrition expert with an interest in Childhood Infections and Vaccinations.
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She is eating enough
You need to reduce the milk intake for the baby's appetite to improve.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
1 to 4 years are fussy, that is they eat certain food and keep on eating that and avoid other food.
So not to worry too much, just a phase.
Decrease milk intake, maximum 300ml.
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