Not eating anything -18 month old

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Asked for Male, 1 Years

Hello doctors, My daughter is of 18 months old. She doesn't like to eat anything. Sometimes she eat a little but most of times cry and doesn't want to eat. She only wants to play. She is physically fine, no complains. My wife is breastfeeding her, but we feel it is not enough. Please suggest food items and ideas to get her eating.

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Dr. Trupti Shetty

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

Kindly visit a pediatrician for a detailed physical examination and diet consultation

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Dr. Ved Pratap Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ved Pratap

Pediatrician 15 yrs exp Pune

At this stage kids generally become fussy about eating and they develop preferences for certain food. Please visit a pediatrician nearby because she needs to be evaluated for certain problems and he can guide you in detail.