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How To Increase Appetite In Non Breast Infants?
Question: Greetings,
My daughter is 9 months old , I am full time working professional. I cannot breastfeed my daughter. She doesn't eat any food preparation and mostly is on milk. I have tried all sort of food but she doesn't eat. She is healthy and got no illness but is under weight. Is there anything which will increase her appetite and does not have any side affects?
Regards,
XXXXX
My daughter is 9 months old , I am full time working professional. I cannot breastfeed my daughter. She doesn't eat any food preparation and mostly is on milk. I have tried all sort of food but she doesn't eat. She is healthy and got no illness but is under weight. Is there anything which will increase her appetite and does not have any side affects?
Regards,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
try iron and zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
You can try multivitamins and iron supplements.
Iron along with vitamins is the best appetizer for babies.
It will stimulate hunger and help in weight gain.
Keep trying all soft foods made at home.
No significant side effects apart from black color stools and mild constipation which can be overcome by giving fruits and vegetables .
Add ghee or oil to each feed you give.
Definitely you will see improvement in a month.
Regards
Dr Arun
try iron and zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
You can try multivitamins and iron supplements.
Iron along with vitamins is the best appetizer for babies.
It will stimulate hunger and help in weight gain.
Keep trying all soft foods made at home.
No significant side effects apart from black color stools and mild constipation which can be overcome by giving fruits and vegetables .
Add ghee or oil to each feed you give.
Definitely you will see improvement in a month.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Please suggest the multivitamins and iron supplements available in market.
Brief Answer:
see below
Detailed Answer:
Zincovit or A to Z drops 1 ml once daily
Hemsi pd or Trifer drops 0.6 ml once daily
see below
Detailed Answer:
Zincovit or A to Z drops 1 ml once daily
Hemsi pd or Trifer drops 0.6 ml once daily
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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