Newborns require eight to twelve daily feedings, with one feeding every two to three hours. First, check for signs of hungriness. Placing the hands to the mouth, sucking the fingers and fists, and lip-smacking are all signs. Late signs of fussing and sobbing. Babies require various quantities of food based on their body weight, hunger, and age.
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My 3-year-old is underweight. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a mother of a three-year-old boy. My son is underweight and I wanted to include protein in his diet. He is not taking any non-vegetarian food except eggs. He does not eat the yolk. What should I do? Are there any other healthy foods you can suggest and how important is taking eggs ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It's great that you are looking to ensure a healthy diet for your son. For a protein boost, you can include foods like dairy products (milk, yogurt, and cheese), legumes (beans, and lentils), nuts, and seeds in his ... Read Full »
My 9-month-old daughter refuses to drink milk or eat solid food. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is nine months old. She was exclusively breastfed for six months. We started giving her solid food after six months. I tried giving her different foods, but she was not interested in eating food. Also, I have to give her milk by distracting her because she is not interested... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Always start with fruits in this age group and then shift to food items like rice. Avoid salt or sugar till one year. If still after doing the above, the child is not feeding appropriately, check the child's weight... Read Full »
My seven-month-old baby is not drinking enough milk. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 7 months old. I have noticed that she is not drinking enough milk as before. Earlier, she drank about 23.33 fl oz, but now she only drinks up to 13.33 fl oz. I have also started feeding her solid foods, but she only eats up to four to five spoons and closes her mouth tightly... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Baby's feeding requirements vary, and they may not need as much as they previously required. In this case, according to your observation, she has symptoms of a mild cold, which can cause feeding refusal. In addition, she may have a nose blo... Read Full »
My baby is eight days old, and poops are in the form of liquid. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is eight days old. Poops are in the form of more liquid consistency. I feed my baby every two hours. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.It is quite normal for newborns to have frequent bowel movements, and their stools can vary in consistency. At eight days old, your baby's digestive system is still developing, and the frequency of bowel movements can be high. It is normal for brea... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is now seven months old, and initially, I was feeding her baby cereal from a specific brand. Recently, I have introduced a different type of baby food that comes in a jar and is in puree form. However, she has lost interest in the baby cereal and now prefers to eat only this ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, it is completely normal for a child of this age to have changing food preferences. Give her the foods she enjoys. Homemade meals are generally better than commercial options. I sug... Read Full »
My child vomits after every feed. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, My child is 7 weeks old, and we feed him every three to four hours during the day and five to six hours at night. While gaining weight (now 8.82 to 13.23 lbs), he vomits a lot of milk after every feed. I am worried about dehydration. His vomiting happens many times during the day. We were... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the limited information provided, your baby is frequently vomiting but gaining weight adequately. It will help me if you can provide some more information like: 1. After how long of feeding he vomits? 2. Does he vomit immediately afte... Read Full »
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