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Picky eater
Not eating anything...not even fruits and lunch...little bit happy bcz he is active...what is the solution??!!
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If child is active no worries..but he can develop micro n macronutrients deficiency...u can make food interesting like if she doesnt eat vegetables u can make stuffed parathas with vegetables.. For fruits smothie can b made like banana smoothie apple smoothie..do not give outside food like chips etc sometimes chidren fill their apetite with chips etc ..give home made food only.if anyways not eating food properly.further tests can b done n supplements should b added..u can for consultation
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Children have various stages of food rejection.
Dont force feed anything, which will lead to further picky and/or food rejection.
For any queries, kindly book an online consultation with me.
I am a lactation consultant, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) nutrition expert with an interest in Childhood Infections and Vaccinations.
You can check out my Instagram page
@drbabymum for helpful tips !
Take care!
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Mahasamund
Give one sachet of ors in 200 ml Lukewarm water.
Give home food. No spicy, oily or junk food.Avoid outside food intake.No snacks (packaged, high sugar/salt content).
*General danger sign* (the child is not able to drink or vomits everything .the child is lethargic or unconscious). Most children with a general danger sign need URGENT referral to hospital/physical meet with pediatrician for review.
Watch for vitals(urine output/urine color/blood in stool/fever/activity)....if deterioration present do follow u p
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