Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no other obvious abnormalities, but she sometimes trembles. Why does the baby keep biting things?
Answer
According to your description, the child may be biting things due to a zinc deficiency. It is suggested that you increase the child’s nutritional intake, including supplements of vitamins and proteins, and provide easily digestible and absorbable foods. At the same time, you can give the child zinc gluconate tablets and Weiqi Yang’er Granules for opsonize. If you are worried, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for further examination.