Patient's question:
Half of the symptom description: My baby is now nine months old. Recently, she only eats a few small spoonfuls of complementary food at each meal and then stops. Previously, she would eat more. My milk supply is also not much, and she only eats three or four times a day. She's grown so much now, and adding some complementary food is normal. However, she won't eat any of the rice porridge, though she does eat a few bites of rice. She doesn't eat anything else. In this situation, is it considered picky eating? What methods can I use to encourage her to eat more and improve her appetite?History of treatment and effectiveness: No consultation has been sought.
Desired help: Please have a professional and experienced doctor provide advice. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the baby doesn't like complementary foods, which might be because they don't have much interest in this type of food. Mom shouldn't force the baby to eat, and at this time, it's better to switch to a different food. The primary task is to first get the baby to accept complementary foods.After the baby is born, they are usually breastfed. In the beginning, they may not be able to accept complementary foods well. But as long as Mom is sincere and patient, the baby will also "show face" and eat a small spoonful. Then, gradually increase the amount.
When the baby doesn't want to eat complementary foods, Mom shouldn't give up immediately. After all, it's also about slowly cultivating the baby's habit of eating complementary foods. This can't be rushed, but it also shouldn't be forced.