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My three year old son does not like eating a whole meal.only likes milk.what can i substitute for a normal healthy growth?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hints: Children dont eat much at his age, but you can get more into jim if you let him graze instead of a formal meal. Secondly have him help you prepare meals and third go easy on the milk because it is only bloating him.

Answered 12/16/2019

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