Question
The baby is almost eight months old, but still only drinks 120ml of milk (has been weaned off milk since three or four months ago), and eats very slowly, as if playing. It takes one to two hours to finish a meal during the day (but eating congee or eggs is quite fast). What should I do? Thank you!
Answer
Hello. This situation indicates that the baby enjoys eating complementary foods. Therefore, it is necessary to add various nutritional supplements for the baby. For example, eggs, tofu, animal blood, liver paste, rice porridge, rice flour, and rice soup, as well as fruit and vegetable purees. Pay attention to dietary diversity and balanced nutrition. Is the child’s growth and development normal? Are the height and weight up to standard? Have there been any changes in the stool? If the child is growing normally, there is no need to worry. Slow eating may be a habit issue. If growth and development are lagging behind, it is necessary to visit the pediatric health room at the hospital for consultation.