Question
My 14-month-old baby has recently lost their appetite and isn’t eating much. What should I do?
Answer
Hello, a baby not eating well is often due to internal heat. It’s suggested to give the baby plenty of water and increase their intake of vegetables and fruits. Additionally, you can try giving the baby some Qixing tea to cool down the heat. If the baby has been consuming too much refined rice and noodles for a long time, it may lead to deficiencies in vitamin B1 and lysine, which can affect the digestive system and appetite. In this case, you can give the baby some Weiteling or lysine inositol oral liquid to boost their appetite. Moreover, poor spleen and stomach function in babies may also lead to a lack of appetite. In such cases, consider taking your baby to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and taking some Chinese medicine like Xingpi Kaiwei Granules or Shanmai Jianpi Oral Liquid. Lastly, it’s recommended to have your baby checked for trace elements to see if there are any deficiencies and to supplement them in a timely manner.