Question
My child is nine months old and has recently shown a lack of appetite, becoming thin and having poor immunity, often catching colds. Is this malnutrition? How should I handle it?
Answer
It is recommended to observe the baby’s stool condition. If it is normal, it may be due to the weather causing a loss of appetite. If the stool appears abnormal, such as being egg flower-like or tofu curd-like, it could be a sign of malnutrition. You can try dietary therapy: roast and store the baby’s usual food, boil it in water, and take one to two servings daily to help improve the condition.