11 Month Baby Does Not Eat And Underweight

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11 Month Baby Does Not Eat And Underweight

by Beran
(canada, ontario)

My 11 month old daughter is under weight, she do not want to eat, drink milk. Usually she drink water and breastfeed. If we try to feed, she is crying.

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11 Month Baby Does Not Eat And Underweight

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Apr 23, 2009

Encouraging 11mth to eat solids
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi Beran,
You don't say how much your baby weighs, but normally you would expect a child to have tripled birth weight by about 12 months.

There is often far too much emphasis placed on what is considered normal. These figures are only averages and there are lots of variables, genetic factors, her birth weight, whether she has had any illnesses etc.

At her age, milk is still the most important part of her diet, so breast feeding is the best thing, congratulations on keeping it up! Solid foods are really just introducing tastes, textures, and different experiences. It only provides a small percentage of her calories.

Don't make a battle out of feeding her solids, just make it fun. Many babies prefer to feed themselves rather than have a spoon pushed into their mouth. Lots of finger foods like pieces of cooked vegetables, fruit. Let her try to feed herself - it is messy, but she will learn lots more and it avoids setting up a battle. Let her explore and play with her food. Peas were a favorite of my babies, trying to pick them up one by one.

Offering visual contrasts, like pieces of tomato sticking up out of mashed potato, or rice and peas. Just relax about it all, she will show more interest as she gets older.
Food is something to enjoy, it is a big part of our social interactions so making it fun and exploratory at this age is the best thing.

Here are a few links to finger foos ideas, tips on how to avoid power struggles at meal time and how to help the picky eater becoming more enthusiastic about eating.

Fun and safe finger foods are found here

How to avoid power struggles at meal time

How to help the baby picky eater

Have fun with it all and enjoy your little girl,
Annie Desantis

Sep 26, 2011

baby at 21 months doesn't eat or drink milk,
by: Anonymous

My daughter is 21 months old and from when
she was first born she's never had full bottle of milk, and when she went on to eating she's
only accepting it smoothe, she doesn't like lumps at all,
pls can u tell me why.

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