At 03:42 PM 3/4/02 -0500, you wrote:
>I have recently been seeing toddlers between 1 and 2 years of age who have
>fallen off the curve from 6-9 months of age who were soley breast fed until
>one year.  They are now below the 5th percentile and have picky eating
>habits.  Many will not drink whole milk and some will not takeregular foods
>well at all.  I am stuck.  I don't feel I have the right to ask these moms
>to stop breatfeeding (which is usually 3-4 times/day)nor do I feel they
>should have to,  but how do I get them to eat better?

Have you tried zinc supplements?  I have found it most effective with
toddlers whose appetites are low--also with older people who have lost
their appetites.

I have posted on Lactnet several times on this topic and have received
replies of its effectiveness. The dosage for toddlers is 15mg a day. One
can crush the tablets and sprinkle on food.

You can search the archives for "zinc" with "gima" in the address. Or if
you'd like for me to send you my file with my recommendations along with
posts about good outcomes, let me know.

Pat Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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