Good nutrition changes as children grow. Dr. Preeti Chadha gives practical guidance on newborn feeding, starting solids, picky eating, healthy growth and age-appropriate eating through childhood and the teenage years — guidance that fits real family life.
Common concerns we help with
- Breastfeeding and feeding guidance
- Starting solids (weaning)
- Age-appropriate diet planning
- Picky eating and feeding difficulties
- Healthy weight gain and growth
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian family diets
- Nutrition for growing children and teenagers
Questions parents often ask
My child is a picky eater — what can I do?
Picky eating is very common in early childhood. Calm, repeated offering of a variety of foods usually works better than pressure or forcing. Poor weight gain, a very limited range of foods, difficulty swallowing or ongoing feeding problems are worth a check.
When should I start solid foods?
Most babies are ready for solid foods at around 6 months, alongside continued breastfeeding or milk feeds. Every baby is different, so talk to your pediatrician about when and how to begin.
Is my child’s weight healthy?
Weight makes sense only alongside height, age and the growth pattern — not as a single number. Regular growth checks help spot both under-nutrition and excess weight early.
My child does not want to eat vegetables — should I worry?
Very often no. Keep offering them calmly in different ways without turning meals into a battle. If growth is on track, most children widen their tastes with time.
Talk to Dr. Preeti
Have a question about your child, or ready to book a visit? Call the clinic on +91 98991 11168.
Helpful guides for parents
- Picky Eating: When Is It Normal and When Is It a Problem?
- Breastfeeding Basics: Getting Started and Common Challenges
Related care areas
This page offers general information and is not a substitute for a consultation. If your child seems seriously unwell, seek urgent medical care.