Question
What appetizing side dishes are suitable for a 2-year-old baby who doesn’t eat well?
Answer
A child’s eating issues might be due to weak spleen and stomach function or a deficiency of trace elements like zinc and calcium. It’s recommended to take the child to the hospital for trace element testing to confirm the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment. You can try introducing freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices to adjust the child’s taste preferences. If diagnosed with weak spleen and stomach, consider administering Shenling Baizhu Powder and Jianwei Xiaoshi Oral Liquid. In case of zinc or calcium deficiency, supplements like Gancao Zinc and Longmu Zhuanggu Chongji can be considered, with supplementation continued for about a month. Wishing the child grows up healthy and strong.