Patient's question:
My baby is about to be one and a half years old and is still breastfeeding. You said it's okay to eat until two years old, will the baby eat foolishly? Everyone says that eating too much will make you stupid. Should we wean him immediately? There is a bit of iron deficiency, and people say the baby's face is a little yellow. What kind of help do you need: Should we wean him? How can we prevent iron deficiency?Doctor's answer:
After the age of one, breast milk nutrition increases and cannot provide the nutrients needed for the baby's growth and development. At 18 months, it is recommended to wean the baby to avoid interfering with their growth and development.Suggestions:
1. It is currently spring, so it is appropriate to wean the baby. You can decide on alternatives, such as providing formula multiple times a day, but the main diet should still be based on solid foods.
2. If the baby is iron-deficient, you can give them iron supplements like ferrous fumarate granules. Other foods rich in iron include egg yolks and lean meat.
Wishing your baby healthy growth~