9 months old, level of hemoglobin 8.6. Her pediatrician suggested oral iron drops. Is that necessary or can we increase her level of hemoglobin with iron rich foods? She has been rejecting drops. Could we substitute drops with chewable iron vitamins that are crushed? Thank you for an answer.
Hello and thank you for asking us on Chat Doctor! Low hemoglobin in child Chat Doctor.  Even when the mother is anemic too, she can't complete the baby needs for iron. Other reasons are parasitic diseases of child