Question
Since the latter half of last month, this 6-month-old baby has shown poor performance while drinking milk (formula), often requiring three to four attempts to finish 150 milliliters of milk. Sometimes, the baby goes without eating or crying for up to seven hours. The baby’s mental state is relatively good, but has never received any treatment. Can you provide some feasible suggestions?
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that parents take their child for a detailed examination to determine if the baby’s aversion to drinking milk is due to zinc deficiency or indigestion. You can try giving the child oral gluconate zinc and Shanyao Jianpi Oral Liquid to see if it helps. Additionally, to boost the child’s appetite, parents should create a quiet and pleasant eating environment, avoiding distractions during meals such as playing with toys or engaging in other entertainment activities. At the same time, parents should avoid overindulgence and learn appropriate feeding methods.