Patient's question:
Does the baby's refusal to drink formula mean they can get enough nutrients from food?Previous treatment and outcomes: At seven months, the baby had diarrhea followed by bronchitis, but both conditions have now improved.
Help needed: Can the baby get adequate nutrition without drinking formula? How can I encourage the baby to take milk now?
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the ten-month-old baby does indeed eat dinner, but the nutrition may still not keep up. After all, the child is still small, and the digestive system is not yet fully developed, requiring a higher supply of nutrients, while their natural digestive and absorption ability is not that good. You can use formula as a supplementary food for the child in this way to feed them, or add some rice porridge, etc. In short, the child still needs to drink formula. Alternatively, you could first give the child yogurt to regulate their gastrointestinal system. The above suggestions are for the question "If a ten-month-old baby doesn't drink formula, will eating dinner provide enough nutrition?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!