The sun's rays are already warming the air quite a bitlike spring. It would seem – live and rejoice! However, it is becoming harder and harder to tear your head off the pillow, and there is almost no strength left for anything. Sound familiar? Meet His Majesty Avitaminosis. And, unfortunately, avitaminosis in the spring in children is no less common than in adults. And this matter should never be left to chance, without attaching special importance to the problem. After all, the child's body is growing intensively, which means it needs vitamins constantly. And a lack of vitamins, minerals and microelements has a very negative effect on the development of the child and on the work of all organs and systems of his body. And it is difficult to predict what complications avitaminosis can lead to for your baby. Doctors advise parents to immediately sound the alarm if they discover such problems in their child as:

Increased fatigue in the child.Attentive parents will definitely notice that the child begins to tire quickly and tries to lie down all the time. Older children may begin to have problems with academic performance at school, absent-mindedness, and memory loss.

Sleep disorders. Avitaminosis can make itself known through sleep disorders. Some children may experience increased sleepiness, while others may experience insomnia.

Problems with gums.Another very reliable sign of vitamin deficiency is often bleeding gums. Moreover, in severe cases, blood remains not only on the toothbrush, but even on soft food. In this case, parents should seek medical help as soon as possible.

Colds.If a child starts to get colds often, parents should also think about the possibility of vitamin deficiency. Unfortunately, parents often attribute their child's illness to a weakened immune system. And no one connects these two concepts - vitamin deficiency and weakened immunity - with each other. And it is in vain. By the way, it is the lack of vitamin C that leads to a decrease in the functioning of the immune system.

Some other diseases.If the child's body lacks B vitamins, it is possible to develop diseases of the cardiovascular system, pancreas, nervous system, conjunctivitis. And it is almost impossible to accurately determine the cause that provoked the development of these diseases. Therefore, it is much wiser to try to prevent vitamin deficiency than to treat its consequences later.

Low weight and height of the child.Of course, natural and hereditary factors play a huge role. But if your child is gaining weight or growing too slowly, be sure to think about whether your baby has vitamin deficiency?

And remember that in the spring the problem isavitaminosis is especially acute. Therefore, the symptoms can develop extremely quickly. Take care of the prevention of avitaminosis in a timely manner. And you should not forget about the rest of the family either.

Vitamin and mineral complexes

Of course, there is a solution to this problem, and it isvery close. Modern pharmacology offers a variety of different vitamin complexes. In principle, vitamin-mineral complexes became available to people relatively recently - about 50 years ago. This is exactly what opponents of pharmacological vitamin preparations operate with: "after all, people lived without vitamins before, and nothing! And such a word as vitamin deficiency was not in the arsenal of doctors of those times a priori." And indeed - the concept of "vitamin deficiency" did not exist. But there was such a terrible disease as scurvy. The obligatory companions of such a disease were the strongest decline in strength, lethargy, loss of teeth, various massive bleeding, and as a sad result - death of a person. But scurvy is nothing more than the last stage of vitamin deficiency. Therefore, one should not reject the achievements of modern pharmacology. However, one should not go to the other extreme either - vitamins are not candy, and you should never eat them uncontrollably. An overdose of vitamins is no less dangerous for a child's body than its deficiency. All vitamin and mineral complexes should be prescribed to a child by his attending physician - a pediatrician who is aware of the child's health and individual characteristics of his body.

The correct diet

However, vitamin and mineral complexes are notthe only panacea. It is very important to properly balance the child's diet. In the spring, it should be enriched with products that contain large quantities of vitamins and microelements that are so necessary for the baby. Pediatric nutritionists advise paying special attention to the baby's menu. Dairy products should make up at least 40% of the baby's entire diet. Moreover, all dairy products are relevant - milk, kefir, fermented baked milk, sour cream, yogurts. Of course, preference should be given to products that do not contain artificial colors. Milk contains a large amount of calcium, which promotes the absorption of all other vitamins. It is also necessary to ensure that the baby's diet contains a sufficient amount of animal protein. It is simply necessary for the full development of the child and the functioning of his body. But do not forget that all meat dishes for the child must undergo thorough heat treatment.

Pantries of nature

Many parents, fearing the development ofa child with vitamin deficiency, they try to buy him as many different vegetables and fruits as possible. Of course, this is very commendable. But it is unlikely that you will be able to solve the problem of how to prevent spring vitamin deficiency in this way. After all, by the spring period, imported fruits and vegetables practically do not contain any vitamins. Therefore, the child will not receive anything useful except fiber. And this is the right time to remember what nature can offer us. Often, folk methods of how to prevent spring vitamin deficiency in children are much more effective than imported fruits and the most expensive multivitamin complexes.

• All kinds of dried fruits

All dried fruits are very rich in such vitamins,such as A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6. And there are also quite a lot of mineral elements - sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Dried fruits are quite sweet, so almost all children without exception love them. It is unlikely that you will have a problem with how to make a child eat dried fruits. By the way, pay special attention to the dried fruits themselves. You can find two types of dried fruits on sale - industrially dried and home-dried. Of course, the latter are much more expensive, but they also contain many more vitamins. Therefore, try to buy them, if, of course, your budget allows. After all, a child's health is clearly not the point on which you should save the family budget. A child can eat dried fruits just like that, but it is much wiser to prepare a vitamin mixture for him. It is prepared as follows: take equal parts of prunes, raisins, figs and dried apricots. Put them through a meat grinder, add the same equal parts of honey and lemon. Mix the mixture thoroughly and place it in a glass container, which should be stored in the refrigerator. If the child is prone to frequent colds, you can add either one part of aloe leaves or one ampoule of aloe extract to the resulting vitamin mixture. The mixture can be given to the child simply with spoons, or you can spread it on bread or cookies - the effect will be the same. The child should eat the vitamin mixture per day at the rate of one teaspoon for every ten kilograms of weight.

• Raw beet and seaweed

Almost priceless sources of iodine fora child can be seaweed and raw beetroot. Of course, these products have a very peculiar taste, and forcing a small child to eat such a salad can be a difficult task. However, you can still try. And for older children, this option can be optimal.

• Celery root

Celery is an indispensable assistant in general.parents in the fight against vitamin deficiency. It contains a huge amount of potassium and iron. In addition, it has another pleasant feature - a pleasant taste. Despite the fact that most often children do not like any seasonings, dishes from celery root are always in high demand among them. Moreover, you can use absolutely everything - celery root passed through a meat grinder, celery juice. You can add celery to the first and second courses of the children's menu in unlimited quantities. In this situation, you should not be afraid of an excess of vitamins - all the excess will leave the baby's body without any negative consequences.

• Rosehip

Rose hips are popularly called a "storehouse" of vitaminsfor good reason – it contains vitamins such as P, K, E, B2, and C. In addition, rose hips contain large quantities of essential oils, citric and malic acids, and carotene. And, of course, rose hips contain a huge amount of essential vitamin C – 30 times more than lemon. Of course, you won’t find fresh rose hips in the spring, but you can buy dried fruits in almost any pharmacy. You can brew rose hips as tea, or you can make decoctions from them – and your child will certainly get all the vitamins he or she needs. If you brew rose hips as regular tea, then simply chop them and place them in a teapot, like regular tea leaves. If you decide to make a decoction, it won’t take much time either. Place 5 tablespoons of dried rose hips in an enamel bowl, pour one liter of water over them and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and boil for 30 minutes. Considering that the decoction is being prepared for a child, be sure to add 5 tablespoons of sugar. If the rose hip decoction is intended for older children, sugar can be replaced with honey. Of course, if the child is not allergic to honey. Wrap the finished decoction in a terry towel and leave to infuse for several hours. Then strain the decoction using gauze.

• Rowan

Also, in no case should we forget about thisa useful berry, like rowan. In principle, dried rowan berries can be found in pharmacies, but it is not so easy. Therefore, it is worth thinking about harvesting rowan berries in the winter. It is very easy to dry - just lay out the rowan berries on a flat surface in a dry and dark place. In about a week, the rowan berries will dry out. Rowan berries contain a huge amount of carotene - more than in carrots. And there are a lot of B vitamins there. Rowan berries are also used to make both teas and decoctions. The recipe is exactly the same as rosehip decoction. But please note - rowan decoction can only be prepared for children over seven years old. In addition, you should not give rowan decoction to children suffering from any diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. However, remember that you should not take multivitamin complexes and vitamin decoctions at the same time, without the consent and approval of a doctor. Otherwise, there may be an excess of certain vitamins. Be healthy and enjoy the spring! We recommend reading:

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