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My grandson who is 22 months old has an iron level of 8. just diagnosed and put on iron drops should i panic he eats nothing but seems happy and healthy. he poops only every 5-7 days since birth, doc says that's just him, but i'm worried
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8 not super low: 8 is low, but not critical. Try iron from other sources, such as green leafy veggies and watermelon. Put the drops in his milk and he will never know. Do your best, and try lean beef or liver in a tasty recipe. They don't eat much at that age. Leave high iron snacks around, and fortified cereals to much on in a baggie.
Answered 8/20/2013
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