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My 1.7 year old baby is not having regular food from last 3-4 days. She is only eating makhana and some biscuits. what should I feed her
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 months agoA. It’s okay—toddlers around 1.7 years (20 months) often go through phases of picky eating, especially during teething, minor illness, or growth changes. If she's only eating makhana and biscuits for the last 3–4 days, it's important to gently bring her back to more balanced and nutritious food.
Possible Reasons for Low Appetite: Teething discomfort Mild illness or tummy upset Boredom of same foods Wants to self-feed or eat family food Just a normal toddler phase! What You Can Do: 1. Gentle, Nutritious Options:
Offer small amounts 5–6 times a day from the list below:
Moong dal khichdi with ghee Suji upma with veggies Mashed potato or sweet potato Curd rice (cooling and good if teething) Boiled egg yolk or soft omelet (if already introduced) Homemade vegetable soup or dal soup Banana, apple puree, or chikoo mash Idli with a bit of ghee Roasted makhana + boiled chana mix for crunch if she likes 2. Avoid: Too many biscuits—they're low in nutrition Force-feeding (it backfires) Junk, spicy, or very oily food 3. Encourage with: Eating together as a family Giving food in small fun bowls Letting her self-feed (messy is okay!) Keeping a routine for meals and snacks
If she is active, playing, peeing normally, and not losing weight, it’s not a major concern. Appetite usually returns in a few days. But if she starts losing weight, is very dull, or continues rejecting food for more than 5–6 days, talk to your pediatrician.
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