Building Healthy Eating Habits from the Start
Good nutrition plays an important role in your child’s growth, immunity, development, and overall health. Dr. Nidhi Singh, an experienced Pediatrician in Sion, Mumbai, provides age-appropriate nutrition and feeding guidance for infants, children, and adolescents.
From introducing complementary foods to managing picky eating and monitoring healthy weight gain, guidance is tailored to your child’s age, growth pattern, nutritional needs, and individual health concerns.
Our Nutrition & Feeding Services
- Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Guidance
- Complementary Feeding Guidance
- Age-Appropriate Nutrition
- Picky Eating & Feeding Difficulties
- Healthy Weight Gain Guidance
- Nutritional Assessment
- Growth-Linked Dietary Guidance
- Parent Counselling
Why Nutrition Guidance Matters
Children’s nutritional needs change rapidly as they grow. Appropriate feeding guidance can help support healthy growth while establishing balanced eating habits from an early age.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should complementary foods be introduced?
Complementary foods are generally introduced at around 6 months of age, while breastfeeding continues alongside complementary feeding as recommended.
2. What should I do if my child is a picky eater?
Picky eating is common during childhood. Offering a variety of nutritious foods without pressure and maintaining regular mealtimes can help. Persistent feeding difficulties or poor growth should be discussed with a pediatrician.
3. How can I know if my child is gaining enough weight?
Regular monitoring of your child’s weight, height, and growth pattern helps assess whether growth is progressing appropriately.
4. Does my child need nutritional supplements?
Not every child needs supplements. Their requirement depends on diet, growth, health status, and any identified nutritional deficiency. Supplements should be given when medically indicated.
5. Can nutrition affect my child's development?
Yes. Adequate nutrition supports physical growth, brain development, immunity, and overall well-being.