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My son is 6.5 months old. We have started solids from 6th month. After started solids he doesn't poop daily and he struggles to eat any food so has reduced the weight. How to make baby to eat food and digest it properly?
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Give your child ragi , dal rice mixed with mashed veggies in the diet ( high fibre content). For more information connect with me over a video consultation.
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Dr. Shalini Reddy
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Introduce one new food at a time. Give each new food for atleast 3 days before adding a new food item to the diet. This helps in ruling out allergies. Until 1 year of age the main source of nutrition for baby is breastmilk or formula milk. So don't worry if solid intake is less.
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continue breastfeeding or formula feeding. please consult for more feeding advice if needed.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Digestive system is not ready for too many items so it is better to introduce food in step wise manner.
Infants do get constipation but if passing stool once in 2 days then it is okay.
Need the diet schedule of the child.
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Dr. Hardik Dave
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes correct its because of faulty feeding practices regarding starting complimentary feeds.
Did you take any diet sessions before starting complimentary feeds( after 6 months we advise how to proceed in consistency frequency and type of food).
It will difficult to explain on messages. You can book online slot for the same.
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