Lack of Appetite

A lack of appetite in babies is cause for concern for parents. Why is she not eating? These are some of the reasons:

• She is feeding on more liquids and she gets all she wants from there. Some parents might tend to feel that not eating semi-solid or solid food is lack of appetite. Wait for a few days to see if she really is not consuming enough.

• She has a cold or fever. During these times, babies do not like to eat. Give her lots of warm liquids when she has a cold. It not only keeps her energetic, but also helps relieve her nasal congestion. In case of a fever, give her something to eat and drink when the temperature takes a break.

• The weather is too hot. Babies lose appetite when the weather is too hot. Give her some cool stuff like melted ice creams which she would gulp down at these times. Never give her anything that is too cold. It might precipitate in a sore throat.

• She does not like her food. Sometimes monotonous foods are rejected by babies. Try changing her feed. Change from sweetish food to salted foods and vice-versa. She might eat.

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