Ask Our Expert - Baby Eating Less While Teething

July 19, 2008

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Dear Ms. Silva, Since my seven-month-old son started teething two months ago, he has not been eating as much as usual. On average, he is drinking about 10-15 ounces of milk (over three feedings) and eats one good solid meal. He either refuses to eat or is extremely fussy about what he will eat. The only solid foods he will eat are cheese, fruit, and rice cereal. Nonetheless, he seems happy. Should I be concerned and what can I do about this? — Worried Mum in Malaysia

ANSWER	August 3, 2001


Dear Worried Mum, Although it's not unusual for babies to eat less when teething, they oftentimes will make up for it by drinking more formula. If your baby is eating well once a day and drinking this amount of formula, which is a marginal diet for a seven-month-old, you may want to discuss his growth with your pediatrician. If his weight gain has slowed down, your doctor may want to investigate the reason for his changed appetite further. — by Mary Silva, M.S., R.D.

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