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I m worried about my baby he s now entered his 7 month and only takes 2 teaspoon of purreed food single meal ,how can i convince him to eat more?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Get evaluated : Infants with poor feeding should be carefully evaluated for any physical problem including reflux or food intolerance, and appropriate weight gain must be assured. Solid food refusal is often a result of excessive formula a juice intake.

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

I m worried about my baby he s now entered his 7 month and only takes 2 teaspoon of purreed food single meal ,how can i convince him to eat more?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

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