Question
My baby is 8 months old, weighs only 6 kilograms, and is 65 centimeters tall. She doesn’t drink formula milk and eats very little. The tongue has a thick, yellow coating, and she sleeps restlessly. We have checked for trace element deficiencies in zinc and iron. What should I feed her?
Answer
The baby is clearly experiencing growth and development delays due to trace element deficiencies. It is recommended to promptly supplement vitamin D and calcium. If calcium supplementation is excessive and not effectively utilized, it may lead to infant constipation, affecting gastrointestinal function and causing infant anorexia. Zinc supplementation should be done with protein zinc preparations. Use an iron pot for cooking to consume iron. Maintain a balanced diet. When the weather is good, expose the baby to more sunlight.