Question

My baby is seven months old and has started adding solid foods. Usually, I only give him a small amount of banana puree and freshly squeezed orange juice. Yesterday, I gave him a bottle of Haya brand calcium, iron, and zinc oral liquid. During his afternoon nap, he kept scratching his face, and this morning, several small pimples appeared on his face. By noon, there were also a few on his chin. Is this an allergy? Or could it be something else? The baby’s mood is good today, but he just doesn’t seem interested in eating.

Answer

Hello, based on your description, the baby has some scattered rashes on his face. If the rashes are not due to sweating, they might be an allergic reaction to the medication. You can pause using the calcium, iron, and zinc oral liquid for a few days to see if the rash disappears. If it does, it might be caused by the oral liquid. As for the baby’s lack of interest in eating, it’s not a big issue; it might just be that he’s been eating too much before.