Q At what age is it best to start treating picky eating?
A It can begin from age 1, once the child has started solid foods. Starting between ages 2 and 5, before the picky-eating habit becomes entrenched, gives faster treatment response.
Detailed Answer
Pediatric herbal treatment for picky eating can begin from age 1, after the child has finished weaning. That said, the response is fastest when treatment starts between ages 2 and 5, before the picky-eating habit becomes fixed. Children of school age (7 and older) can also be treated, but because the habit is more entrenched, treatment must be combined with lifestyle correction and often requires more time.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we prescribe pediatric-specific doses matched to age and weight. For younger children, we use granule formulations or small-volume decoctions to reduce the burden of taking the medicine.
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