Question
My 11-month-old is very thin, only 14 pounds. They have always been thin. What should I feed them to gain weight? (They have a large appetite, good spirits, and eat seafood, chicken, and eggs every day, but they are still only 14 pounds. I don’t know if they are not absorbing nutrients. I’m desperate.
Answer
Based on your description, it seems that your baby may have a normal constitution, but it’s best to have them checked at the hospital to rule out deficiencies in trace elements such as calcium and zinc. For your baby’s complementary feeding, it’s recommended to start gradually introducing vegetable juice and fruit juice from the third month. From the fourth month, you can start introducing rice porridge, egg yolk, thin noodles, etc. In general, follow the principle of gradual progression, from less to more, from thin to thick, and from one type to a variety of different types. From simple to complex. If there is nausea or vomiting, pause or reduce the provision. Resume gradually after improvement.