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MCT oil for 3 year old
My baby is on the lower side of weight and looks skinny. She eats food from family pot but still not gaining weight. Doesn't eat banana or milk but eats rest. Can I start adding half teaspoon of MCT to her sabji or so?
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Hello there, it seems your baby is 3 years. It is habit of Toddlers to not eat and just play.
If your baby is active and playing, not lethargic. I would suggest , give proper homemade food. Make experiment with food, involve her in making food , children love that. Rather than adding MCT oil, you can give multivitamin and iron supplements.
Do consult online and share weight , I will share medication and get prescribed properly with history
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Guessing ur child is of 3-4 yrs by ur history
U can add mct oil
But best is to add home foods
Like fruits fibres vegetables ghee
Eggs ragi
If the child is of appropriate weight then no issues they will gain weight over time
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Check weight height and mid upper arm circumference
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
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16 yrs exp
Pune
Disscus in details
Weight and height, age etc
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
kindly send ne the details of your baby
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes you can add
Try to add Ghee also in food
Give weekly 3 times boiled egg also so that weight gain happens
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