Question

An 11-month-old baby has not eaten formula for three days. Although she has consumed a lot of noodles and congee, she has had similar episodes before, lasting over 20 days. Back then, she would occasionally eat some formula, but now she won’t take any. We haven’t changed the formula recently; the baby has been on formula since she was 8 months old and is now 11 months old. We want to know how to help the baby and whether not eating formula will affect her immunity.

Answer

The child is experiencing poor digestion, which is not a major issue. If she is eating a good variety of complementary foods, this should not be a concern. Avoid frequently changing to new formulas as this may lead to digestion issues or vomiting in the child. It is recommended to provide rice porridge, egg yolks, meats, and congee. At the same time, you can administer infantJianpi San (tonifying the spleen) or Chicken Nei Jin San for Children (children’s chicken gizzard powder). Hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!