Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Constipation, having a bowel movement every other day, slow height growth at only 86cm, does not like eating vegetables.Past Treatment and Effect: Always been like this.
Desired Help: Has been breastfed for 1 year without drinking formula, will it affect development? Does not eat vegetables, what should be done?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, weaning refers to stopping breastfeeding, but formula and dairy products should still be continued. After weaning, complementary foods should be the main focus, and dairy products can be added if the baby is not getting enough from the complementary foods to meet their growth and development needs. Complementary foods should be introduced flexibly based on the baby's age. If the baby is under 10 months old, weaning is not suitable, and formula should be the main focus after weaning. For babies over 10 months, complementary foods should be the main focus. At 7 months, the baby should be able to eat a lot of complementary foods, such as rice, noodles, vegetables, fruits, etc. You can start introducing formula and gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding to prepare for weaning in the future.