Difficulty feeding the baby

Introduction Many babies have experience with feeding difficulties. Under normal circumstances, the baby's appetite is cyclical; when the baby's diet is not good, the baby should be observed for discomfort, such as fever, diarrhea, gum swelling, bloating, vomiting, mental discomfort, etc., because the baby will affect the disease appetite.

Cause

Infant feeding difficulties often occur 4-6 months after birth, mainly due to improper feeding, such as excessive milk, frequent feeding, inappropriate feeding habits, improper mixing of milk powder, unreasonable food supplement, etc.; The type of temperament has a certain relationship. For example, infants with refractory temperament are prone to feeding difficulties.

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Total physical examination child growth and development test

1, 4-6 months is the sensitive period of infant taste development, and the baby chooses to eat by his own taste. As the amount of milk increases and the baby's digestive capacity is insufficient, the infant's appetite is reduced or anorexia. Under normal circumstances, loss of appetite is a kind of self-protection. By reducing the amount of entry, intestinal function and liver and kidney function can be restored. Most babies disappear naturally after 10-15 days of anorexia.

2, some infants have slower appetite recovery or parents are too hasty, taking forced feeding, increasing the concentration of milk, increasing the number of feeding at night, etc., are not conducive to appetite recovery. If the appetite is not good for a long time, it can lead to malnutrition, anemia, zinc deficiency and other diseases, and it is more anorexia.

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis:

1. Infant appetite: The appetite of a baby can be affected by many factors, such as temperature changes, environmental changes, exposure to unfamiliar people, and changes in body digestion and excretion. Short-lived loss of appetite is not a symptom. For example, if the food intake is reduced or hunger strike for 2-3 days, and constipation, palm fever, dry mouth, thick breathing, lack of energy, crying, etc., you should pay attention. If you are not hot, you can give your child a digestive Chinese medicine and Bifidobacterium and other flora regulators. You can also feed more water (you can add juice, vegetable juice). When the baby's food is removed and the digestion is smooth, the normal appetite will be restored quickly. The appetite of the baby will also be significantly reduced when he is sick. Such as neonatal nasal secretions blockage, mouth ulcers, suffering from thrush, fever, hepatitis, etc., will affect the appetite of the baby.

2, infant indigestion: infant indigestion is a common symptom, in addition to the use of some drugs to help digestion, some foods also have some help for children with indigestion.

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