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Suggest Methods To Increase Appetite In Infants
Sir my two year old daughter does not want to chew or eat anything... she has started refusing milk also. She was 28 weeks born premature baby hence is quite underweight also. Although she is quite active.What can I do to increase her appetite or make her chew Neha
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Offer those foods which the baby likes,take enough time to feed. feed with tender loving care by telling stories or singing songs.
See that the feeding time is enjoyable to both mother and baby.
Cypon drops may help in improving the appetite.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Offer those foods which the baby likes,take enough time to feed. feed with tender loving care by telling stories or singing songs.
See that the feeding time is enjoyable to both mother and baby.
Cypon drops may help in improving the appetite.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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