Gain Weight

Asked for Male, 6 years

1 year baby boy not gaining weight Weight is already below the average of his age Do not eat much. On breastfeed. Please tell me what should I do?

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

I'm sorry to hear this. The first thing is to stop daytime milk at all costs. If the child knows he will get milk he will never get used to food. The second thing is patience and being stubborn. You have to give him the same food at the fixed mealtime and not give more options or change variety or kids become picky eaters. One mealtime could be cerelac or egg. Next could be khichri. In evening you could give custard or bread pudding etc and for dinner you could give roti salan. But you need to be patient and keep the child hungry if he doesn't eat. In a week the child would know not to miss meals. Takes time but this is a definite way of helping your child eat healthier.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Pediatricians in Karachi and seek in-person advice.

Prof. Dr.Neel Kanth

Pediatrician, Neonatologist

Karachi

Dr.Ibrahim Yusuf

Pediatrician, Neonatologist, Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatric Nutritionist

Karachi

Answered 5 years ago

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