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What Causes Infants To Refuse Food?
Question: I have twin baby girls.they are 8 months old.the younger one does not eat any food with interest whereas the elder one eats properly.otherwise she is active but every time we try to feed her,she cries or wants to move away.after that she is normal and starts to play.
Brief Answer:
try iron supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is normal for some infants to refuse food and sometimes it is really tiresome to make them have food.
I can suggest a few tips
1. Try softer foods
2. Coat with the items she likes
3. Try multivitamin and iron supplement to improve appetite.
4. Eating together. Encourage her to eat by herself putting in a bowl.
5. If she is otherwise active and playful then no need to worry.
This will improve gradually.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
try iron supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is normal for some infants to refuse food and sometimes it is really tiresome to make them have food.
I can suggest a few tips
1. Try softer foods
2. Coat with the items she likes
3. Try multivitamin and iron supplement to improve appetite.
4. Eating together. Encourage her to eat by herself putting in a bowl.
5. If she is otherwise active and playful then no need to worry.
This will improve gradually.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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