Question

A parent is seeking assistance. Their nine-month-old baby, weighing only four jin and nine liang (about 2.5 kg) at birth, has been primarily fed with formula due to insufficient breast milk supply. Recently, the baby’s appetite has significantly decreased, consuming only 30 milliliters of milk each time, and jaundice symptoms persist. The parents are worried and hope to receive professional guidance.

Answer

Experts respond that the baby’s decreased appetite may be related to a deficiency in trace elements. It is advised for the parents, under the guidance of a doctor, to appropriately supplement the necessary trace elements for the baby and increase the intake of nutritious foods to compensate for any nutritional deficiencies that may arise from formula feeding. At the same time, encourage the parents to engage in more interaction with the baby, pay attention to the baby’s growth, and understand that each child’s growth and development varies individually; there is no need to over-worry.