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Hi My son is 1year 9months and he is not eating food. He just want to drink only. Please suggest can i give him pediasure now? M worried about his weight n health.
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Stop breast feeding if you are still giving. Yes you can give pediasure. Iron supplements can help to increase appetite. Meet your pediatrician and ask for diet chart. Add ghee, egg like calorie rich foods. Hope this helps.
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