Question
A parent is concerned about their 7-month-old child’s decreased appetite since the age of 6 months, particularly as the daily milk intake is less than 200 milliliters. They inquire about the possible causes and whether this could impact the child’s nutritional balance.
Answer
A nutritionist suggests providing additional calcium supplements and possibly using digestive aid tablets. For a child’s diet, the following steps should be taken:
- Gradually expose the baby to different food flavors, starting with soup or juice and gradually transitioning to other foods.
- Slowly increase the variety and quantity of complementary foods, avoiding rushing the process.
- Begin with thin congee or soft noodles and gradually transition to harder foods.
- Start with finely chopped foods and slowly move to larger pieces.