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Baby not eating food

2020-10-21 11:01:07
Hi Doctors, My son is 22months old. He is refusing food. He is active and wants to play only. He is taking breastfeeding..but refusing food from last 4-5days.
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You should stop BF during daytime fir few weeks and then stop night time also... So gradually child will learn to take food once you reduced breast feeding....
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give zincovit syp 2.5ml once a day to improve appetite...
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consult online if needed...

Answered2020-10-21 12:53:32

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Reduce or stop breast feeding. Give food in small amounts in frequent intervals

Answered2020-10-21 15:43:53

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Now gradually wean off from breast feed, give variety of food and normal food with no restriction
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It is common during dentition and when kids are bored with same food

Answered2020-10-21 11:30:59

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