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Weight of baby
Hello doctors , my baby is 29 months old and his weight is 11.8 kg ,which is constant from 5 months, he doesn't eat or drink any fruit juice , just milk, sometimes pediasure, idly, rice , roti and daal, halwa.He also have dark circles and some little bumps in body which I think is because of heat. How can I increase his weight and height as he don't eat anything which I give him, stared giving pediasure that he took only one or two time then not drinking it.Any thing I can do so he starts eating fruits and vegetables.He mainly eats daal and rice
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There are some trics to improve appetite in toddlers-
Let your toddler decide how much to eat from the foods you offer. Do not force him to eat or restrict the amount of food you allow him to eat.
Set regular meal and snack times. Offer 3 meals and up to 3 snacks at regular times each day. Avoid offering snacks too close to mealtime. This will help your toddler come to the table hungry.
Give sips of water half an hour before meals
.Keep mealtimes pleasant and relaxed. Turn off the TV and remove toys and other distractions during meal and snack times.
Encourage playing each day. Physical activity can help increase appetite.
Next Steps
If there is a sudden decrease in your toddler’s appetite or if you have concerns about his growth, contact your child’s family doctor.
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