Question
My baby is already 20 months old, but has only grown 14 teeth, doesn’t like to eat, mainly drinks formula milk, and has very dry and hard stool. Some doctors recommend eating honey, some suggest taking laxatives, and some suggest adding sugar. What should we do?
Answer
At 20 months old, your baby should continue drinking formula milk until the age of 3 or above. It’s important to introduce complementary foods. If your baby doesn’t like to eat, it’s up to the mother to find ways to encourage them. Don’t change the pattern and ensure your baby eats more vegetables, proteins, and vitamins to balance their diet. For digestion issues, you can give them some nutrients that aid in digestion. I know about a papain enzyme digestive enzyme that is easy to use and has no side effects. Most importantly, adjust the diet; these symptoms will disappear. The reason for the fewer teeth might be related to calcium content. I suggest checking your baby’s trace elements so you can understand their condition and supplement some nutrients accordingly. Since it has no side effects and the medication is permitted, this is a good approach.