When is it appropriate for a child to wean?

Patient's question:

Now there are no diseases, just a bit hard bowel movements, don't like to eat eggs, lack of iron. What kind of help do you want: When should the child wean off breastfeeding, is it okay to have a bit hard bowel movements, if not, how to change it?

Doctor's answer:

The hardness of the stool is caused by the yin deficiency of the spleen and stomach, which affects the digestive function of the spleen and stomach, leading to a dislike for eggs and resulting in iron deficiency. In this case, it is recommended to wait until he is one year old before weaning. Currently, you can cook animal organs like liver into a paste for him to eat, which is very effective for iron supplementation. Additionally, it is advisable to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to prescribe Yiwei Decoction for him to take, which can better help in nurturing his stomach.

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