Not eating is a headache for mothers, because when babies don't eat, mothers have to think of many ways to cook for them, but after putting in so much effort, the baby still doesn't eat, which is quite frustrating. Some babies experience anorexia and picky eating, and many people think that zinc supplementation is enough. So, does a baby with anorexia and picky eating need zinc supplementation?
1. Baby picky eating may be due to zinc deficiency, but do not blindly supplement them. It is still necessary to go to the hospital for examination before determining. At the same time, you can change the dishes to arouse the baby's interest and improve their eating habits.
2. Zinc is one of the components of taste hormones in human saliva. Lack of zinc can lead to mucosal hyperplasia and incomplete keratinization, causing a large number of shed epithelial cells to block taste buds. Food cannot touch taste buds, making taste insensitive and resulting in anorexia and picky eating.
3. After zinc supplementation, the baby's digestive function can be better improved and symptoms can be relieved quickly. If zinc supplementation for more than 4 weeks does not achieve significant results, it is not advisable to supplement again, and further examination should be conducted to clarify the cause.
There are many reasons why babies don't like to eat, and mothers can also try to add new things to stimulate their appetite. When the baby doesn't like to eat, the mother should not scold the baby loudly. The more she scolds the baby, the more she will resist, and even the baby may get angry, causing both parties to lose. We should identify the reasons why babies don't like to eat and adjust them in a timely manner.
