Question
How should one handle a 12-month-old baby whose weight and height are not up to standard?
Answer
Insufficient growth in height and weight can be caused by various factors, including improper feeding and nutritional deficiencies. For babies of this age, the best feeding option is usually formula milk. Since you mentioned that the baby experiences gastrointestinal discomfort after drinking formula milk, it is recommended to take her to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the problem. If diagnosed with milk protein allergy, it may be necessary to switch to hypoallergenic formula milk or amino acid formula. In such cases, regular formula milk is generally not suitable for the baby to consume.