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Baby not eating solid
My boy is almost 1 yr..bw 2.4 kg...now 7.1 kg only...he dont want to eat anything..not opeming his mouth for any solid food.
He barely eats 1 to 3 bites of pankake makhana fruit that too on its own..
It cant feed him...he is only taking breast milk...plz advise how to make him eat and gain weight...otherwise he is a tive abd acheiving milestones
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It is a common behaviour in kids to not show interest in new foods. Follow few simple things
1. Keep feeding a fun activity rather than forcing.
2. Keep food available to reach to look for their interests
3. Concentrate on protein dense foods.
4. Too many options or too less also can play role in aversion.
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check with Pediatrician. apart from weight we need to find out his height and weight percentiles, correctable nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency.
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Don't self medicate with commercially available medications for appetite. there is no medications proven that improves appetite with no side effects.
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Ok iam giving medicine for increasing appetite
Give Drops Neopeptin 1ml morning and night for 10 days
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Hai
After starting weaning foods
Most of the infants having neophobia - means scare for new food
Allow them to touch and feel the food , let them slowly enjoy the food texture and taste
Minimum u need to offer 10-15 times to introduce the new food to the infants
Relax and don’t force them
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At almost 1 year, your baby's weight of 7.1 kg (birth weight 2.4 kg) actually shows good catch-up growth — please don't be too worried. Refusing solids at this age is very common and is called "food neophobia" or texture aversion, especially in babies who are still on frequent breastfeeds.
Babies this age eat better in small, frequent offerings — don't force or coax, it increases aversion
Try family meals together — babies learn by watching and often eat better with social cues
Offer soft finger foods in different textures gradually: mashed dal-rice, soft banana, curd rice, small idli pieces
Reduce night feeds slightly — frequent night nursing can reduce daytime appetite significantly
Next Steps
Visit your pediatrician once for a routine check-up and weight plotting
To rule out iron deficiency anemia, which is a very common cause of poor appetite at this age
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Try RUTF foods also
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Hello there, You should
Reduce milk intake, no bottlefeeding
Don't force feed, otherwise they develop aversion to food.
Don't react when they spit, stay calm and distract them to eat. Don't use mobile phones, use toys.
You should eat together with your baby. In a same plate. So she can mimic and eat.
Keep space between her feeds, so tht she gets hungry
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Increase meal frequency
At 1 year:
3 main meals + 2–3 snacks/day
Don’t rely only on milk
Focus on calorie-dense foods (this is key)
Add healthy fats to everything:
Ghee, butter, coconut oil → 1–2 tsp per meal
Peanut powder / almond powder
Power foods for weight gain
Breakfast ideas:
Banana mashed with peanut butter
Ragi porridge with ghee
Suji halwa with dry fruits powder
Lunch/Dinner:
Khichdi with ghee + mashed potato
Dal + rice + butter
Curd rice with ghee
Egg yolk (very good weight gainer)
Paneer bhurji / soft paneer cubes
Snacks:
Banana shake
Boiled potato with butter
Sweet potato mash
Chikoo / mango pulp
Milk intake (balance matters)
Total milk: 400–500 ml/day
Too much milk = baby eats less solids → poor weight gain
Texture matters
At 1 year:
Avoid only purees
Give semi-solid + soft family foods
Let baby self-feed → improves intake
Avoid these mistakes
Force feeding (reduces appetite)
Excess biscuits/packaged foods
Only liquid diet
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Your child’s weight is very low as per his age and compared to birthweight so it is a matter of concern and you should get him checked once by a pediatrician!
For solid food / weaning….
Give solids before breastfeeding
• Keep fixed meal times (3 meals + 2 snacks)
• Stop frequent breastfeeding in between
• Try soft foods: khichdi, dal rice, mashed banana, curd, egg, suji
• Let child sit and try self feeding
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take an in person consultation to know the issue.
Until then follow this tips
1.Dont force feed the child
2.Avoid screen time during eating
3.Make food look attractive
4.Try 1000 different varieties,we never know which clicks to each kid.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes.
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Dr. Tirumalasetty Naga Bindu
Pediatrician
1 yrs exp
Chirala
Better to give energy dense foods and fruits
Don't force the baby to eat
Give him 3 meals per day with one snack in between in the evening
Distract the baby while eating like play with him while feeding or tell him stories
No junk food, readymade juices and sugar items
Eat along with them so they can mimic you
Don't beat them or use any other ways that might hurt them in order to make them eat that will increase their aversion towards food
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings
Kindly give energy-dense foods like avocados, nut butters, or full-fat yogurt while maintaining a consistent mealtime routine. You might try transitioning to "finger foods" that he can explore himself, as the current behavior of only eating small bites on his own resembles a desire for independence. It is important to gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding sessions to increase his appetite for solid foods, while still ensuring he stays hydrated. Since he seems to be meeting developmental milestones but has a lower weight, please consult a pediatrician to rule out underlying issues like anemia
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Dr. Parikshit Tiple
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Nagpur
Give 3 times meals a day
Baby should take meals with parents gives better encouragement
No frequent meals
Give fruits in between or juices
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