My 8 month son is under weight. His doctor said that this is due to his less intake of protein. Please advise what food I can give him to give enough protein. also Since I feel that my brest milk is getting less do i need to give him additional milk at night. He does not take the bottle but I feel that he is not getting enough milk.
2006-11-20 18:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by niru 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Whole milk would be good.
Could also try supplimenting with fortified cerials.
If he is having troubles with a bottle, try those nipples that simulate real nipples...make sure the milk is warm, etc.
Surprised your doctor did not have suggestions, you may want to ask them as well.
2006-11-20 18:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by cosper123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pediatrician should have told you what to feed him. You can give him soup of pink lentils, i would say don't give egg whites till he is 1 year old, it may cause allergy. You can find a lot of other things given to such a small baby in shops. You should have started weaning him by 4 months, do you still rely on breast milk only??? no problem, it's not that late, start giving him pureed fruits like banana and apples, he might take just 2-3 spoons in the begining, give him purees of lentils, beans.....but keep the consistency watery.
2006-11-20 18:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by watermelon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try Beans make them anyway but small enough for a 8month old to eat and lots of fruit and Veg's! if already eating food, before buying the food check the labels for the highest protien.
2006-11-20 18:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by nikki31169 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
egg white is pure protein, seperate lots of egg whites and include that in any milk you give your son. Your pediatrician should be able to advise you better.
2006-11-20 18:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by cehelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shop at Trader Joes organic is awesome! you can find all kinds of alternate types of proteans ask some one who works there what to get they are very knowledgeable people at trader joes.by the way trader joes dosent cost very much more then other stores plus everthing is organic!
2006-11-20 18:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by brown_eyed_girl_mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about giving him some soy milk? or use the powder form to mix in his milk?
2006-11-20 18:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by *n*g* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dairy products as well... There is a great site for you... It will be listed in my source.
2006-11-20 18:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋