Question
A three-month-old baby, after treatment for bronchitis and gastric mucosal hemorrhage, although the symptoms have improved, has experienced significant weight loss, accompanied by calcium deficiency and anemia, with a pale and bloodless complexion. Despite the baby’s good mental state and normal diet, the parents are seeking professional advice to understand how to deal with this situation.
Answer
For this situation, it may be due to the baby’s poor absorption of nutrients. If the baby is breastfed, it is necessary to check if the amount of breast milk is sufficient; if formula-fed, consider slightly increasing the amount of formula to observe whether it can promote weight gain and improve nutritional status. It is advised that parents do not over-worry, as the rate of growth and development of babies varies from person to person, and it is not necessarily a cause for concern.