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My 14 months baby taking no interest in
Hello doctors ,
My baby is 14 months old he is taking formuae milk, his teeths are coming , for last few days he is not eating any food hectakes less interest bin food. Is there any syrup for this?
It’s common for babies to eat less or refuse solids during teething. The gums can feel sore, so they prefer milk or softer textures. Don’t worry too much, this phase usually passes in a few days. Keep offering soft, soothing foods without forcing, and your baby will gradually come back to regular eating
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This is common and usually temporary. Appetite dips are normal at this age due to growth pattern changes or minor illnesses.
Teething may cause irritability or decreased feeding-Look for swollen gums or excessive drooling.
Avoid force-feeding: Forcing can worsen feeding aversion. Offer food patiently, in small portions.
Encourage solids and family foods: Limit milk intake to around 400–500 ml/day to improve appetite for solids. Offer soft, mashed home foods 4–5 times daily.
Appetite stimulants not routinely needed: No appetite syrup is recommended routinely at this age unless there’s underlying illness. However, in select cases, Cyproheptadine syrup may be prescribed briefly under doctor supervision. Do not self-medicate. These syrups should be used only if weight gain is poor or feeding issues are persistent.
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At 14 months, poor feeding for a few days can be due to:
Teething pain
Mild viral illness
Bloating or constipation
Change in routine or appetite
Overdependence on milk, reduced solids
You can try giving teething biscuits like Brettkits
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Red flags:
Child loses weight
Very irritable or lethargic
Vomiting, fever, or loose stools
No interest in both milk and solids for >3 days
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