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My 1.5 yr old baby doesn't eat any thing should i go to appetite stumilant tonics but m afraid that those are sedatives?

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Picky eaters: Picky eating habits will drive most parents crazy.At 1.5 yr the grow rate has slowed to ~5lb/3inch/yr which is much slower than earlier.Feeding matches need. Most feed well 4days a month & nibble the rest.Single item days are common(breads, vegies, etc) & a balanced week is more common than a balanced meal. If you only offer nutritious choices, they will get what they need.Discuss with your dr.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Ionel Rad answered

Please see MD: The loss of appetite needs to be assessed by a pediatric doc . Treatment without a clear diagnosis is risky. Please have child assesed by her/his peds doc.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Poor eating: I would suggest a consultation with the Pediatrician who is comfortable ( most Peditricians are ) with a detailed discussion of the feeding/ eating concerns. Very often we find some simple correctable causes for poor eating and do not need the Stimulant tonics/ medications. sometimes we need a consultation with Occupational therapist or Gastroenterologist to rule out GI causes.

Answered 9/24/2016

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NoAppetiteStimulants: 1.5year babies are picky eater&we often hear from the mothers their concern about the baby not eating.When you say does not eat anything means he refuses all kind of food.What else is he/she eating or drinking.How much milk does he consume,is he being offered table food,fruits,juices and others.Is the baby growing alright weight/height&developmemt. Discuss with Pediatrician your concern&check up

Answered 5/6/2015

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