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Question: Hello Doctor,
I consulted you about my baby's weight a few days back. She is 1 year now and weigh 16 kg. We consulted a Endocrinologist and she told us to consult a Dietician and wait for couple of months before going for blood tests.
But I have few questions about the diet prescribed.
The dietician prescribed complete stoppage of breast milk and no fruits. As my baby is allergic to outside milk, thus now her diet becomes completely without milk.
My doubt is that at this age, babies need food not only for physical but also brain development. My Endocrinologist suggested not to stop feeding completely but to cut down slowly. Also, does not the baby need at least one fruit everyday?
I am confused. Should I consult another dietician?
Please suggest.
I consulted you about my baby's weight a few days back. She is 1 year now and weigh 16 kg. We consulted a Endocrinologist and she told us to consult a Dietician and wait for couple of months before going for blood tests.
But I have few questions about the diet prescribed.
The dietician prescribed complete stoppage of breast milk and no fruits. As my baby is allergic to outside milk, thus now her diet becomes completely without milk.
My doubt is that at this age, babies need food not only for physical but also brain development. My Endocrinologist suggested not to stop feeding completely but to cut down slowly. Also, does not the baby need at least one fruit everyday?
I am confused. Should I consult another dietician?
Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Dont skip fruits. Cut down breastfeeding slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the diet chart you have attached.
Fruits -
I am really surprised at the dietician advice ignoring fruits. Definitely wrong. It's better to consult another dietician. Bananas have more calories better restrict them. Other fruits like apple orange etc must be given atleast one fruit everyday. Avoid sugar In juices.
Milk -
You need to decrease breastfeeding frequency slowly. No need to stop completely now.
Other diet prescribed like oats and soup and vegetables can be followed.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
Dont skip fruits. Cut down breastfeeding slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the diet chart you have attached.
Fruits -
I am really surprised at the dietician advice ignoring fruits. Definitely wrong. It's better to consult another dietician. Bananas have more calories better restrict them. Other fruits like apple orange etc must be given atleast one fruit everyday. Avoid sugar In juices.
Milk -
You need to decrease breastfeeding frequency slowly. No need to stop completely now.
Other diet prescribed like oats and soup and vegetables can be followed.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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