Solid Food Refusal

2026-11-06 09:25:33
Hello Doctor, My baby girl is almost nine months old. For the past week, she has been refusing almost all solid meals. Sometimes she eats a few teaspoons, while other times she completely refuses food without even tasting it. Her lower teeth have also started erupting recently. However, her breastfeeding is normal, and she remains active and playful. Could this refusal be related to teething, or is there any other possible reason? Is this a normal phase at her age? Kindly suggest how we can handle this situation and encourage her to eat solids again. Thank you, Doctor.
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Greetings teething discomfort, a normal developmental phase, or a transient preference for the comfort of breastfeeding. To address this, try offering soft, chilled purees or clean, cold teethers to gently soothe her sore gums before meal times. You can also keep feeding sessions completely low-pressure by closely following her cues and never forcing her to swallow food. Additionally, try introducing soft finger foods she can hold herself or varying the temperature of the meals to see what feels comfortable.

Answered2026-11-09 12:01:07

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It could be due to teeth eruption.there is a certain level of discomfort which increases when babies are given solid food ,during this time.so they tend to refuse. U can try some gum relieving gels available in pharmacies . It usually lasts for 10-20 days after that they start having food normally

Answered2026-11-09 11:56:14

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