Child Nutrition & Feeding Guidance
Professional advice for parents on infant feeding, complementary feeding, dietary habits, nutritional concerns and healthy growth.
Good nutrition builds a healthy future
What a child eats in the early years supports growth, brain development and immunity. Yet feeding is one of the most common worries for parents — from breastfeeding and starting solids to picky eating and too much junk food.
Dr. Ajay Bajpai offers practical, family-friendly guidance that fits Indian homes and diets, and checks whether your child’s growth is on track.
How Dr. Bajpai can help
- Breastfeeding and infant formula questions
- Starting complementary (solid) foods
- Picky eating and mealtime routines
- Healthy diets for school-age children
- Concerns about weight — low or high
- Food allergy and intolerance questions
From milk to family meals
Babies move from breast milk or formula to complementary foods and, gradually, to family meals. Each stage brings new questions about textures, quantities, allergies and routines. A pediatrician can help you plan this journey for your child.
When to seek medical advice
- Poor weight gain or weight loss
- Refusing feeds or frequent vomiting
- Very limited diet that is getting narrower
- Signs of food allergy such as hives or swelling
- Constipation or diarrhoea that keeps returning
- Concerns about anaemia, low energy or pale skin
Emergency warning signs
Seek emergency medical care immediately for severe breathing difficulty, blue or grey lips, seizures, unresponsiveness or other signs of a serious illness. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
When should my baby start solid foods?
Ask your pediatrician about the right time for your baby. Guidance depends on your baby's age, development and feeding.
My child is a picky eater. Is that normal?
Picky eating is common, especially in toddlers. A pediatrician can check growth and suggest practical strategies.
Does my child need supplements?
Only give supplements advised by a doctor after assessing your child's diet and health.
This page provides general information for parents and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Service availability should be confirmed with Royal Children’s Hospital.
Pediatric services
Dr. Ajay Bajpai
MBBS, DCH · Pediatrician
Royal Children’s Hospital, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur
Book an Appointment Enquiry
Booking a visit is simple: call the hospital or send the enquiry form. The team will help you with available consultation timings for Dr. Ajay Bajpai and the right department for your child’s needs.
Please call ahead to confirm consultation timings and doctor availability. For emergencies, contact the hospital directly or go to the nearest emergency department.
Appointment enquiry form
Fill in a few details and the hospital team will call you back to confirm a time.