What Causes Teething Delay In An Infant?

Posted on Sun, 24 Jan 2016

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Question : Hi doctor my baby is 9 and half month old still he didn't got tooth also tell me foods to increase baby height

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but don't worry. Teething can start anytime from 6 months to 14 months of age in a normal baby. Ensure a regular balanced diet for his growth and development. This will also help in gaining height.
The feeds should include:
- Carbohydrates: cereals such as rice, barley, wheat, maize, ragi, oats etc.
- proteins: pulses, meat, eggs, soya beans etc.
- Fats: butter, oils, cream
- Vitamins and minerals: fruits, vegetables
- dairy products
Ensure that he is accustomed to your staple diet. Give him 4-5 bowls of servings in a day along with breastfeeding. You may give vitamin D3 supplements such as Vitanova D3 drops for growth.

Hopefully this will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (8 minutes later)

I'm giving dv3 drops is that OK.Wen is the right time to start rice

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, dv3 drops are fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You may continue with dv3 drops. Rice can be started any time after 6 months of age. Give then in well mashed, semi solid form.

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar