Help your child gain HEALTHY WEIGHT

It's important for parents to provide balanced diets including nutrient-rich foods to ensure infants receive adequate calories, vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal physical growth and development.

- DR. GOWRI RAVI CHINTHALAPALLI

My 14-month-old son is underweight. How can I help him gain healthy weight?

—Niharika Sinha, Mumbai

Regular consultations with a pediatrician and/or nutritionist will enable you to prepare a feeding plan that addresses specific nutritional deficiencies while monitoring child development milestones. Create a positive feeding environment, encourage responsive feeding practices, and introduce a variety of flavors to stimulate your son's appetite and interest in food. I suggest you consult a pediatrician to monitor his developmental progress and make necessary adjustments to feeding strategies.

My daughter is a year old. I want to introduce healthy and pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables into her diet. Please advise.

—Rema Shankar, Chennai