Is it advisable to delay weaning till baby is 8-9 months old since she is happy with her milk diet?

Most babies digestive and immune systems are equipped to handle basic foods from around 17 weeks. It is not advisable to delay weaning longer than 6 months as up until 6 months breast milk and formula will provide essential nutrients like iron. Just as early weaning can cause allergic reactions, a delay in weaning can also cause your baby's immune system to develop an adverse reaction to food. So unless there is a family history of a particular allergy, it is appropriate to introduce small amounts of say, soya, when baby is around 6-8 months old so that her immune system reacts in the right way and not develop an allergic reaction to the said food.

There are findings suggesting that early weaning could cause allergies in babies, is this true?

This is not true because babies digestive systems are mature enough to cope with basic food after the 16th week or 4th month. There aren't enough findings to suggest that delaying weaning will prevent allergies from happening. Although health authorities are in favor food being introduced only after the 6th month, there is no reason for delayed weaning if you and your doctor feel that your baby is ready to be weaned. Watch out for signs and begin with foods that are ideal at the weaning stage.

What to do if baby rejects food?

Getting the hang of solid food may take some weeks before your baby actually enjoys eating from the bowl. Some babies may take a lot of time to adjust to eating which involves taking food from the spoon, chewing and swallowing (the tongue thrust reflex has to disappear, and it usually does after the 4 th month). You on your part should not give up and try again on another day. Key issue is you have to be relaxed and be prepared to give your baby time to adjust to this change. Also, sometimes your baby may prefer something else to baby rice; try giving him pureed fruit or vegetable.

Do I still need to breastfeed when I begin offering solid food to my baby?

Your baby should continue on formula or breast milk until at least 12 months of age. Weaning foods are first tastes and not proper meals. As her appetite for food grows bigger and she starts to eat more (which tends to occur after she turns one) her milk feeds will lessen and be replaced by proper meals. Till then don't attempt to cut down her milk feeds. Breastfed or bottle-fed baby's milk feeds should be at least 500-600ml per day. Milk feeds should ideally be first thing in the morning, at bedtime and during the day after meals; limit milk feeds between meals.

If my baby keeps reaching out for my food, should I let her taste?

From around 5 months onwards it is alright for baby to try food. The 'worrying' factor is baby's inability to chew so ideally the food offered should be pureed. Also, only age-appropriate foods should be tried. Avoid offering such a young baby foods containing salt, sugar, flavorings and colorings and additives. At this age, it is best to encourage your baby to develop and enjoy the natural taste of foods which are found in fresh fruits and vegetables.

Why is homemade puree better than jar food?

There are several reasons why your baby should be eating more of homemade food and rely less on jar foods. First, the food you prepare at home is healthier because of the fresh ingredients you use which will be devoid of salt, sugar, thickeners and additives. Commercial foods are heated at high temperatures for sterilization purpose and in the process some of the nutrients get destroyed. Home made purees taste better because when prepared at home the natural, innate taste and flavors of fruits, vegetables don't get compromised. Homemade food given now will make the transition to family food much easier.

What is meant by 'puree consistency'?

Purees are thick smooth paste that suits your infant's early feeds. Babies in the early stages will be adjusting from sucking liquids to swallowing solid food, and pureed vegetables or fruits are the ideal in- between foods which are neither too thin like milk nor too lumpy. Pureed texture in the initial stage should preferably be runny and not coarse, and slightly thicker than milk. Smooth and paste-like it can be thin or slightly thicker in consistency (add less water or milk) depending on the stage of feeding and baby's age. Vegetables and meat that are pureed separately and then added to cereals or porridges (at a later stage to bulk up the feed) not only enhances the nutrient value of the food but also enables your baby to savour the taste of individual ingredients instead of mixed flavor of many ingredients.

Is your baby ready for solids - Here is a list of FAQs

Question: Do I have to wait 6 months to wean baby?

Reply  : At present WHO guidelines recommend that babies should be breastfed exclusively until 6 months at least and that weaning should not be any earlier, unless of course if baby shows signs of being ready to wean. At 6 months, your baby's immune system is at that point when the risk of an allergic reaction is lower. Also babies at this stage begin to respond to small amounts of food well. Mainly breast milk or formula on their own is not able to provide iron and other key nutrients which can be obtained from solid foods. Solid foods also enable baby to develop facial and mouth muscles vital for speech development later on. BUT in case you or your family have a history of allergies such as asthma, eczema and the like, delayed weaning decreases the chances of your baby getting these conditions.

 Question: How does one start giving baby the first spoon?

 Reply :

Before you give the first spoonful, keep in mind that it is a brand new experience for your baby, in fact a strange one! Both baby and mother should be sitting comfortably. Start when baby is hungry but not very hungry. It can be time-consuming in the beginning and sometimes every session can take up a lot of your time – be patient and don't give up. Give your baby your undivided attention and use encouraging words to get her to eat. Start with small serving sizes of one to two teaspoons and offer more only if baby shows interest. Never force feed, especially if baby is refusing the food. Try again the next day.

Question : When is the best time to introduce new foods to baby?

Reply : 

 Introduce new foods when your baby is least fussy and you are relaxed. That could be in the middle of the day (lunch time feed) or after her morning nap. When your baby is not too tired or sleepy she is less likely to resist food, let alone try new ones. Minimize distractions as well. Offer half spoonfuls since most of the food will dribble out of her mouth anyway. Give your baby time to learn the new reflex of taking in food from the spoon.

Question : Apart from store-bought cereals what else can I offer to my baby?

 Reply : 

 Introduce and develop your baby's taste for vegetable and fruit purees, tiny feeds of one food at a time so that you can monitor the reactions. In the early stages fruits and vegetables that do not require cooking such as banana, avocado, papaya, mango etc can be served raw. That way you are giving your baby food with all the vitamins and minerals intact instead of them getting lost during the cooking process.

My Baby has Colic, How Can I Soothe Her?

Colic is a condition that causes pain in your child’s gastrointestinal tract and results in a very fussy baby for up to 3 months and some very exhausted parents.

There is no medical cure for a baby with colic, however, there are a few things parents can do to help soothe their baby’s stomach and make them feel more comfortable.

10 Ways to Soothe a Baby with Colic

Here are 10 ways to help soothe your baby during this not so fun time.

1. Slower, more frequent feedings – Feeding too much, too fast, can increase intestinal gas from the breakdown of excessive lactose, either in mother’s milk or in formula. So, feed your child half as much but twice as often.

2. Colic carries - Lay your child belly side down onto your forearm with your baby’s head in the palm of your hand or the crook of your arm. Lightly press forearm onto baby’s abdomen.

3. Colic dances - The choreography that works best to contain colic is movement in all three plains: up and down, side to side, and forward and backward – essentially, the movement that a baby was used to while in the womb.

4. Baby bends - At the peak of an attack, lay baby face-up on your lap with their legs toward you and their head resting on your knees. Gently pump their legs up and down in a bicycling motion while making a few attention-getting facial expressions.

5. Tummy rolls - While laying a securing hand on baby’s back, drape him tummy-down over a large beach ball and gently roll in a circular motion.

6. Tummy tucks - Place a rolled-up cloth diaper or a warm (not hot) water bottle enclosed in a cloth diaper under baby’s tummy. To further relax a tense tummy, lay baby stomach-down on a cushion with her legs dangling over the edge while rubbing her back. Turn her head to the side so her breathing isn’t obstructed.

7. Tummy touches - With baby lying on her back, picture an upside down “U” over the surface of your baby’s abdomen and using warm massage oil on your hands and kneading baby’s abdomen in a circular motion with your flattened fingers, massage from left to right along the lines of the imaginary “U.”

8. Warm touches - A famous fuss-preventer is a technique call the warm fuzzy: while lying on a bed or the floor, drape baby tummy-to-tummy and skin-to-skin with his ear over dad’s heartbeat. The warmth of your body, plus the rise and fall of your chest, is a proven fussbuster.

9. Lessen outside stimulation - Reduce environmental stimulation. Lower the lights, reduce the noise around the house, and speak or sing softly to your baby.

10. Babywearing - Babies tend to fuss less. We use the term “babywearing” because wearing means more than just picking up a baby and putting her in a carrier when she fusses. It means carrying a baby several hours a day, before baby begins to fuss.

Each day remind yourself what your baby needs most is a happy, rested mother

Breastfeeding Set Yourself Up for Success

According to Nancy Mohrbacher, I.B.C.L.C., F.I.L.C.A., a lactation consultant near Chicago and a co-author of Breastfeeding Solutions: Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges (New harbinger Publications), it’s help like this that can make all the difference in a woman’s decision—and, ultimately, her ability—to breastfeed. “Moms helping moms—with support, with advice, with hands-on help—is one of the best ways for women to succeed,” she says. Want more tried-and-true ways to guarantee success for yourself? Read on.


1. Hang with new moms “Attend a breastfeeding support group or baby-care class before you have the baby,” Mohrbacher advises. The goal is to spend time with other women who are already breastfeeding so you can not only learn from them, but find that all-important source of support for when your baby arrives. Doing so also helps you to develop what Mohrbacher calls “breastfeeding self-efficacy,” or the belief in your own ability to breastfeed. “Being around other women who are nursing helps you to develop confidence and commitment, which is a very powerful force in helping you to succeed,” she explains. Bring your partner, mother, even your mother-in-law to these groups and classes, as you’ll want them to support your decision to breastfeed. And, of course, keep up with the group once you’re nursing your own baby. 

2. Talk to your baby doc Spend time interviewing potential pediatricians while you’re still pregnant—and make sure yours recognizes and supports the importance of breastfeeding. “If a health care provider isn’t completely supportive of your decision to breastfeed, find someone who is,” advises Suzanne Haynes, Ph.D., senior science adviser at the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Support from your pediatrician can have a huge effect on your commitment and success. According to a 2003 study, women who received encouragement from their health care clinicians were much less likely to discontinue breastfeeding within the first 12 weeks.

3. Choose where you’ll deliver If you have any options in where you’ll have your baby, aim for a facility with a low Cesarean section rate—preferably less than 20 percent, says midwife Ina May Gaskin, author of Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding (Bantam). According to a 2010 Italian study, C-sections are associated with lower rates of breastfeeding in the delivery room as well as exclusive nursing in the immediate postpartum period. (It’s important to start nursing as soon as possible after delivery to help establish a healthy milk supply.)


Even better, deliver at a “Baby-Friendly” hospital or birth center; these facilities have received hard-won distinction for their dedication to breastfeeding. Though only 154 facilities in the U.S. have been given this designation so far, 90 more are in the process of becoming accredited. (Visit babyfriendlyusa.org for more information.)

If you can’t deliver at a Baby-Friendly hospital or birth center, Haynes advises asking potential hospitals for their Perinatal Care core measure set from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. According to Haynes, this report measures the number of mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding at the time of discharge from the hospital. “You want to look for a high percentage,” she says.

4. Insist on late cord clamping Waiting a few minutes to cut the umbilical cord allows the baby to receive more iron-rich placental blood, Gaskin says. This extra boost can help your baby breastfeed more vigorously. “Ask your doctor to wait until the cord stops pulsing before the cord is cut,” she advises.

5. Get semi-horizontal Rather than nursing in the usual sitting-up position, Mohrbacher suggests adopting a semi-reclined position to ease strain. “Recline the hospital bed or place pillows behind your back so your body is completely supported and your shoulders are relaxed, then place the baby belly down, directly on your chest,” she advises. Mohrbacher also notes there will be some trial and error until you find what’s most comfortable for you, and that the position in which you like to watch TV often works best. (For a visual of how to nurse your baby this way, visit fitpregnancy.com/reclinedposition.)


6. Ignore the clock “Focus instead on your baby’s cues and nurse her whenever she wants,” Mohrbacher advises. Common wisdom says that babies will nurse eight to 12 times in 24 hours—but that won’t always be the case. “Babies will often ‘cluster-feed,’ or nurse almost constantly for certain periods of time, and that’s fine,” Mohrbacher adds. “This is how they bring in a healthy milk supply.”

To feed on demand and learn your baby’s cues, you need her to be close to you, so ask that she room-in with you while still in the hospital, rather than in the nursery. Ditto for when you bring her home—keep her close by so you can feed her frequently throughout the day and night.

7. Be a homebody Our society used to view the first several weeks after childbirth as a “lying-in” period, a time when you were expected to lie low, breastfeed and get to know your baby. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case now—but it should be. Rather than worrying about housework and laundry, use that limited time to bond with your baby, shut out the world and nurse, nurse, nurse. “The first six weeks are a critical window in getting your milk production to where it needs to be,” Mohrbacher says. “Once you get there, you’re golden.”

How to Take Care of a Baby’s Skin

When it comes to newborns and babies, there are so many dos and don’ts that it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Many products claim to be designed for delicate baby skin, but I’m here to tell you that less is definitely more when it comes to this. Keep in mind these special considerations to ensure your baby’s bottom (and everything else) stays soft to the touch:

Babies don’t have a well-developed skin barrier, which leads to three issues.

1. Ingredients can penetrate their skin easily, so topical medication overdose is possible. Definitely avoid chemical sunscreens and parabens.
2. Just like skincare ingredients, it’s easy for allergens to penetrate babies’ skin. Though their immune systems are not developed enough to demonstrate an allergy, some doctors believe that exposure to some substances in infancy can lead to increased allergies later in life. This is why essential oils are a no-no for babies, and why it's important to steer clear of fragranced products. Save the baby lotion for yourself!
3. An underdeveloped skin barrier also means that babies’ skin has a hard time retaining water, making it more prone to dehydration. Paraben-free barrier-repair moisturizers like Atopalm are the way to go.

Cleansing

Many baby products, such as Johnson& Johnson Baby Shampoo, are designed to be gentle on the eyes, but I recommend avoiding any sort of foaming cleanser because it can lead to dryness. Even more, babies don’t need to be washed with soap at every bath unless they’re dirty from a soiled diaper or other mishap. When you do cleanse, don’t use anything stronger than Cetaphil or CeraVe. And it goes without saying that baby skin never needs to be exfoliated.

Sunscreen

Though I advise against sun exposure until the age of 2 and prefer little ones wear sun-protective clothing and hats, it’s important to have sunscreen on hand. Shy away from those with chemical UV-blocking ingredients and look for physical sun protection products that list zinc oxide as the active ingredient. I’ve compiled this list below of baby-safe favorites to make shopping a bit easier.

Body fat for kids

Fat is a nutrient essential macronutrients for children . But around this nutrient , we still have some confusion .Eating more does not matterConfused : children 's growing audience . Nutritional needs of the children are very large in order to provide background material for the body architecture . Therefore, any general physical demands and needs have increased fat in particular . So , if the high-fat diet actually does not matter .The reality : the misunderstood completely wrong on all. Anything in the diet has certain limitations . Exceeding this limit will step into the threshold of excess and abuse . Fat too.Although children are growing and are subject to a lot of nutrition . Fat is one of the two involved in the structure of the body . But that does not mean unlimited use fat .The role of fat kids is constructed with the cell membrane , the organelle membrane , building up the steroid hormones such as sex hormones direction , participation constitutes the majority of the structure of the nervous system . It is also creating a greasy substance , chubby and adorable young age . So fat is very important .But even then , the amount of which is limited . In general , the amount of fat children generally should not exceed 30% of diets . For children under 6 months of age , the fat should be 40 % . For children from 6 months to 5 years old , the fat content is only 30 % . Beginning in the school age , only 25% . From the next age to adult ( 12-18 years old ) , fat should only stop at 20 % .If any deliberately feeding high-fat , of course, the immediate consequence is obesity . But the profound implications of a future baby will have to bear a risk of very high metabolic disorders : idiopathic hypertension , type 2 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases . Therefore, feeding full fat , not eating leftovers and no shortage .Eat only pure vegetable fatConfused : people still said no animal fat with vegetable fat profit . Since fat contains more animal disease risks . So giving up animal fat is not ? This is good or not good ?The reality : it is true that animal fats hidden potential risk to our health . That's because animal fats contain a lot of saturated fatty acids . In approximately 100 lard 40g saturated fatty acid , the remaining 55g of unsaturated fatty acids . Besides , the animal fat cholesterol , 95mg cholesterol in approximately 100g . It is easy to attach to the components of the circuit and atherosclerosis , there is no benefit . In addition , animal fats usually have superior flavor and they start processing . So easy to create cravings and eating more than allowed .
But that's not all the animal fat . Standing on metabolism , fatty acid metabolism is no simpler than unsaturated fatty acids . Fatty acid composition is no longer involved mainly in cell membrane structure . Up to 50 % fat in the cell membrane is saturated fatty acids . Long chain saturated fatty acids have the effect of enhancing calcium absorption , short circuit saturated fatty acids that are resistant to bacterial reproduction . So acidt saturated fat is not totally junk for kids .Therefore, a standard menu will include animal fat and vegetable fat . Animal fats usually come in the flesh . Thus , a child's diet should be vegetable oil , but remember to include both meat daily is truly sufficient and balanced . One week you processed food with animal fat as long as 2 full meals . Rate animal fat and vegetable oil should be 3/7 if that animal fat is vegetable oil 3 parts , the parts will be 7 .Eating whole omegaConfused : You have heard the praises of information polyunsaturated fatty acid omega lot . Omega 3 and 6 is the quality not only provide energy but also have a protective effect on health .So eating only omega possible? There are implications that?Fact: omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are both essential to the body . Necessary means that the body can not synthesize and must be taken from the road outside through food .Omega 3 , has been known for a regular unleaded is DHA , a fatty acid in the brain a lot , so this acid is considered the capital of neural fatty acids , help normalize brain function terms . One possibility is memory and cognition. It also will be used to protect health , lower cholesterol , increase levels of high-density lipoprotein , bright eyes and help support the treatment of patientsOmega 6 can work to maintain the normal function of the brain , which helps normal fetal development and help system leather , fur , hair, and nails of children are developing well . Omega 6 also works involved in the metabolism and improve symptoms of certain diseases such as attention deficit hyperactivity in children .But if the food is not good pure omega 3 . In place of this fatty acid have side effects that reduce the clotting ability of the body . If you are only feeding pure omega 6 is also not good . Because it just reduces the clotting ability of the body can cause chronic inflammation is not beneficial . That's not to mention the side effects shortage of raw materials and cellular materials for reproductive function .Levels of omega 3 , DHA type should only be under 120mg/ngay . Omega 6 content should be below 250mg/ngay .Equate vegetable fatConfused : vegetable fat was the kind of good and kind and feeding as well as any kind. There is no big difference between them ?Fact: this is very mistaken. Each seed oil have different names , so of course we will have different oil components .The vegetable oil will be different in that : saturated fatty acid , polyunsaturated fatty acid composition of important vitamins come .There are vegetable oils are rich in unsaturated fatty acids , such as sesame oil , corn oil , olive oil , about 80 % are unsaturated fatty acids ( rich in unsaturated fatty acids ) , 12-15 % are saturated fatty acids , peanut oil approximately 75% unsaturated fatty acids , 16-17 % saturated fatty acid , soybean oil is approximately 70 % unsaturated fatty acids , 15 % saturated fatty acid , coconut oil can take 85% of the saturated fatty acid ( inverse ) , and only about 8 % of saturated fatty acids .They also differ in vitamin comes . Vitamin K is very rich in soybean oil , olive oil and sesame oil , vitamin E , while there are many in corn oil and peanut oil .So , when choosing oil for children , you should choose oils that are relatively content unsaturated fatty acid , vitamin E and vitamin A , D and calcium . For example, olive oil , peanut oil , soybean oil is very good .Currently on the market there are many types exclusively for this age group in collaboration with the benefit of children . They are small and usually bottled with the words like " children " , kid , child , baby ..

The method does not help them get drunk while riding

The nanny must be carsick , even critically ill because of the drunk driver traveling will make you very tired and unhappy .Before preparing a trip , consider transportation for a trip the whole family healthy , happy .If possible , choose to ride the daily sleep time of children , such as noon , evening . When sleeping , kids barely have the effect of shaking the car or car smell .coughing children get enough sleep , eat less than the daily ration and 2 hours before boarding . Food and drinks are not too much sugar or more stations.Bring items for children to enjoy a trip to see the kids happy , enjoy playing with the toy itself .Select a child seat on the front or near the front end because the load is always feeling vomiting , discomfort when the car shake , shake . Select a place to sit near the door to the car open air .Stay away from cigarette odor , fragrance or odor substances in the vehicle .Encourage your child to look out or look towards the horizon . The scene outside will help them quickly forget the feeling carsick .Sometimes windshield to reduce air flow to help cool kids more comfortable .Using a number of folk remedies : smell lemon , ginger , bread ... help reduce odors while operating vehicles .If forced to use medication, drugs drunk options for children . These drugs often cause sickness feeling sleepy . To children sleep easier , you should prepare the pillow and blanket.

How to cure nail fungus of baby?

If your baby's nails is 1 of the 9 following signs may be her body some nutrients are missing something or was not physically healthy .Because of the shape , texture , color and thickness of the nail can be a sign she hints identify many different diseases . Just a little care and attention to your nails as she can get to know some of the diseases are " visit " their baby home . The mother should pay attention okay !Nails appear white spots or soSignals tell you : Typically , this phenomenon is usually caused by an injury on her nails . The white spots will disappear as soon as the affected part ( due to injury ) of the nail to grow back .In addition, this condition can sometimes be caused by zinc deficiency or she is faced with cirrhosis . I do not need to worry because the long nails , white spots or so that will be removed .Prevention and treatment : The parents need to be aware of her playing environment , it is best not to put naughty baby with cabinet doors , doors or drawers ...

Nail marks appear yellow, blue , gray or black color on the cover exotic pink natural capitalSignals tell you : If it is yellow , it is a sign she has absorbed too much food can also contain carotene or genetic causes . Also , blue , gray or black may be due to infection or baby fungal infection .Prevention and treatment : Hand sweating makes her vulnerable to fungal infections . Therefore, parents should keep their skin clean and dry. Do not let your baby play in the water for a long time after washing your hands , then wipe dry with a clean towel . Upon detection of fungal infection , parents should pay attention to the isolation and avoid cross-contamination .Half nails red or pink unusualSignals tell you : If she suddenly nail appears red or pink color nail abnormalities than mother nature needs attention . While red is a sign of heart disease is mainly pink cause anemia .Prevention and treatment : Increase iron-rich diet for her or take iron supplements if her poor diet . Encourage your child to eat iron-rich foods such as animal liver , beef , spinach , raisins and other foods .
Nail ridges appear , rough surfaceSignals tell you : This sign is mainly due to her lack of vitamin B.Prevention and treatment : In this case , I just need to focus on diet rich in B vitamins for your baby. She can prioritize food like egg yolks , animal liver , green beans and dark green vegetables ... in the baby's diet .Nail thin but crispy , but thick rough , pitted surface foundationSignals tell you : When she nails this phenomenon occurs , parents need not worry because this phenomenon can be warning signs baby psoriasis , eczema , injury and sometimes it can also be hereditary transmission .Prevention and treatment : Ideally , the mother should give her to the hospital for regular checks and treatments .Concave nails nail aka love spoonSignals tell you : nails shaped like a spoon . Baby's nails can be leveled in the middle , while the next two are filling up the basement , so it will create a concave base .If her nails are symptoms it can cause can be due to the baby being iron deficient . The other health conditions such as kidney disease , thyroid dysfunction and musculoskeletal disease may be suspected culprit causing this condition in the baby 's fingernails . Besides , if her nails injury and use too much soap can also lead to the occurrence of concave nails .Prevention and treatment : She should take her to the hospital for examination and diagnosis under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.

Nails brittle , easily torn or peeling in layersSignals tell you : When her nails with this phenomenon , it may be a sign that your baby is suffering from skin diseases or lack of protein ( because 97 % of the base components are proteins ) .Prevention and treatment : Enhanced feeding fish , shrimp and other foods rich in protein . In addition, walnuts , peanuts also make your nails stronger . Besides the addition of trace elements such as potassium , iron is also important .Mong has horizontal linesSignals tell you : When the dark colored lines on the nail horizontally , it is the result of a sudden interruption in the process of cell division in the baby's fingernails . These signs are usually caused by an infection of the nails, skin diseases and diabetes risk is implicit .Also, it must be mentioned that many other causes of her nails appear dark streaks who are due to malnutrition , low blood calcium levels , blockages in blood vessels , due to side effects of some kind medications or nail injury . If immediately after the birth of her fingernails had this phenomenon can cause so malnourished fetus in the womb .Prevention and treatment : should take her to the hospital for examination and was diagnosed as early as possible , to be treated promptly .Cement checkered nails scratchedSignals tell you : her nails scratched cement perch is very clear manifestation of the lack of vitamin C and folic acid . In addition, this phenomenon also occurs in people with dermatitis , fungal skin , eczema , skin damage around nails, nail root damage , causing the appearance of horizontal ridges . If in the form of inflammation , in addition to the above understanding , the baby still itchy .Prevention and treatment : Do not scratch shoot directly drag the robot hand that carefully use scissors or nail cutters to press . With her ​​lack of vitamin C and folic acid , she can add to her rich dishes 2 of this nature . The vitamin C -rich foods are mostly vegetables such as oranges , tangerines , grapefruit , guava , cabbage , spinach , cauliflower , celery ... The food is rich in folic acid are dark green vegetables , liver animals , seeds germinate ( sprout , sprouts ... ) . In case of poor infant feeding mother can be added by adding 2 baby drink this trace element .Fingernails , toenails though small but it is one of the most solid parts of the body ( along with the teeth , bones ) to help protect your baby finger , protecting networks and neural vascular dense the cost , enhance the ability to touch the baby . Fingernails , toenails pink shows your baby's health is good . So , I just take a little more attention to the nails of the baby okay !In addition, parents should also take her to visit the dermatologist basis for accurate diagnosis and treatment causes the baby . You should cut and baby nail files compact to avoid long nails can scratch or scratch her ​​skin when he put his hand on his face.  

Getting sick quickly when baby fever

Based on the typical symptoms , you can distinguish your baby has a fever due to an ear infection , patients suffering from foot , hand , mouth ...Note: The following information is for reference only , her precise diagnosis of infection due to conclude from what doctors .1 . OverheatingHand sweating , hair sticky , prickly heat miscarriage , irritability , less activity . Maybe because she sat in the sun , in the closed car door , room ventilation or wear more clothes .2 . FluRunny nose , cough , sore throat , muscle aches , diarrhea , vomiting , poor feeding. Sudden high fever ( up to 39 º C ) . Flu season is November to April each year .3 . ColdsOffer white nose or turn yellow , green or gray . Be fun, casual dining until fever . If your baby is eating less , they showed signs of lethargy had severe disease .4 . Ear InfectionEar pain , crying , usually by hand pulling ears , close to 39 º C fever , vomiting and may include ( or diarrhea ) , poor feeding. In severe cases , with yellow or white fluid discharge from the inner ear . Ear infections usually occur until after she caught cold .
5 . Stock legs, arms , mouthSkin bumps that appear in the mouth , palms of hands - legs (maybe in the butt ) . Low grade fever , sore throat , poor feeding. The disease usually occurs in preschool age but can occur in any age group .6 . Stock rubellaHigh fever , lasting 2-5 days , accompanied by a runny nose . The pink spots appear all over the body , then spread to the neck , face and arms . Popular with children from 6 months to 3 years .7 . Diseases of the larynxDeep cough , difficulty breathing , the sound when breathing , symptoms appear as cold.8 . Urinary tract infectionsIrritable , especially when urinating . Cloudy urine , and blood can , sour smell . Sometimes accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea . Sometimes just a fever , no other symptoms .9 . BronchitisSymptoms of feeling like a mild cough , runny nose , fever but signs are characteristic wheezing , rapid breathing or struggle to breathe .10 . PneumoniaDeep cough like a barking animal , shortness of breath , breath sounds , hear each breath inhalation - exhalation . Often accompanied by a mild fever or no fever , common to infants under 5 years old .11 . GastritisFever is the first symptom , followed by signs with chills, abdominal pain , vomiting , diarrhea .12 . SepticemiaHigh fever , and may include diarrhea, vomiting , irritability . Sometimes the only symptom of the disease is fever .13 . MeningitisFever , vomiting , crying , poor feeding , with bulging top spots

Signs that my baby is teething

When teething , children may exhibit some disorder in the body , for example : young tired , very wrong, or cry , little sleep , irritability teething , irritability or baked and parents . Some children or more salivary flow or chew something and are also a common finding . When cornered energy for the teeth , to protect the body should weaken vulnerable children , gastrointestinal disorders . In this period or earlier , children often have a slight fever and sometimes with loose stools .
 

In case of children with persistent diarrhea , you should take her to visit , should consult her doctor before using digestive enzymes . Antibio not the enzyme . These microbial products contain benign bacteria used as bacterial disorder gut ( intestinal imbalance of bacteria , this lack of beneficial bacteria ) . Therefore medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by viral or for patients taking antibiotics for a long ...
 Also, if during the milk teeth , baby fever to 38.50 C or more and more pain , paracetamol can be used to reduce fever and relieve pain , doses of 10-15 mg / kg body weight every 4-6 hours for a single dose . Not for children fever too high . If your child does not need more fever pills .
 Along with a slight fever , watery foam much younger , often hand to mouth tongue biting or licking the front gums . Noting that oral hygiene is good for children . Regularly wipe the saliva flowing around the child's mouth or with a soft cloth . Always clean the gums after feeding or eating . Use a gauze pad or clean cloth moistened fingers wrapped gently clean and massage gums . Children should drink water after feeding or weaning is complete .
 Note children drink plenty of water . This is particularly important because a child can ease diarrhea dehydration .
 Note: Teething does not make children sick , they can usually mild or hot slip away in 1-2 days , if they are high fever , vomiting or diarrhea is never due to teething at all, you should take the child away doctor immediately for examination . Take your child to the doctor if the condition is fussy , not eating lasts for several days and children at risk of weight loss .
 Wishing you and your family health !

How do you get an ear infection ?

She does not have an ear infection should also be treated with antibiotics. About 80% of baby with an ear infection ear infection levels in average shape.

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, if the symptoms are not severe ear infection, children from 6 months of age or younger should not rush to antibiotics. Subscribe to the baby's condition within 48-72 hours, in order to decide whether pure or not need antibiotics. If your baby has a fever, you should take her to visit.

How to make baby comfortable careList heads high when he is effective to reduce the symptoms of the disease , but most people avoid because of the knee can cause choking baby .Right dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain for her .Use a piece of ear drops or warm compresses can soothe pain in her ears . However, if less than 2 months old baby , you should talk to her doctor before using any medications . Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best kind of ear drops for her  

Prevention of recurrent ear infections- Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke because smoking increases the risk of ear infections . Make fresh air in the house and if to go out , she also needed to isolate smoke-free place .- For fully breastfeeding in the first 6 months . Breast milk provides antibodies to help your baby ear infections restrictions .- When breastfeeding , your baby's head should be elevated than the baby itself . The baby is breastfeeding is usually an ear infection risk is higher.- Wash your hands mother and child hand washing frequently . While ear infections are not contagious disease , but respiratory infections can cause ear infections . So to keep her hands clean and her isolation from the people who are suffering from respiratory diseases .- If your baby has recurrent ear infections , especially colds little easier , you should get a flu shot for children . But should ask your doctor because influenza vaccination only for children from 6 months of age or older .- Ensure adequate dose infant vaccinations .