Child feeding, childhood obesity and colic

Call allergy

A real scourge of the modern world.Whoever you poke, you'll definitely find an allergy to something. It develops for many reasons: hereditary predisposition, unfavorable external environment. However, most often, it is improper nutrition that leads to the development of excessive sensitivity of the immune system (in fact, this is what an allergy is). What exactly provokes the emergence of such a misfortune? Firstly, the presence of harmful products in the diet of a nursing mother. Secondly, this is early complementary feeding. Thirdly, obviously allergenic products.Photo: GettyImagesFor a child, you need to not only choose carefullyage-appropriate products, but also carefully monitor the baby's reaction to each new ingredient. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a mother should completely exclude sugar and coffee. This way, you will choose the right balanced diet for your child. You need to stick to it after you finish breastfeeding, because this is the only way you can form healthy eating habits in your child.

Start a digestive disorder

Colic in babies in the first months of life -is an inevitable phenomenon. "It will pass," parents patiently think, rocking their baby. But doctors warn: gastrointestinal dysfunction in infancy can have serious consequences for the baby's health. To prevent this from happening, the baby should not be given food that is not appropriate for his age, and you should not force food on him. If the child's digestive system is not yet sufficiently developed, "adult" products can cause intestinal dysfunction, tummy pain, bloating, colic and other troubles. If these symptoms are left unattended, the child may develop chronic gastrointestinal diseases with age.Photo: GettyImagesFor any signs of digestive upset,whether it is colic, bloating, constipation or abdominal pain, be sure to consult a doctor. A specialist will help determine the root cause of the disorder and provide qualified assistance. In addition, the doctor will assess how balanced the child's nutrition is. To ensure a healthy future for your baby, in which there will be no intestinal or stomach diseases, carefully monitor the condition of the baby and its reaction to individual products.

Provoke obesity

Unfortunately, the problem of childhood obesity is becoming increasingly urgent. Its main cause is unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle.However, often the foundation of the problem is laidEven at an early age, for example, the introduction of sweet foods and candies becomes one of the main factors in the development of obesity and diabetes. Overfeeding and forcing food on the baby also lead to negative consequences.A photo: GettyImagesTemporary excess of body weight in crumbs is not terrible, because in the first months of life the child grows rapidly and develops, but if the situation does not change over time - it's an alarming signal. How to determine that the baby is overeating? The main signs are too much weight gain, pain in the tummy and increased gas production, bloating and colic. These symptoms should be taken very carefully: in case of their appearance, you need to turn to the pediatrician and adjust the children's menu. One of the reasons for overeating is feeding under cartoons or playing games. Children get used to eating mechanically, without feeling the taste of food and ignoring the signal of satiety. Another cause of eating disorders is the imposition of food. You can not force a child to eat. If the baby gets used to eating without hunger, he will not be able to control his diet in the future and determine the right amount of food.At the stage of complementary feeding, the baby is just getting acquainted withdishes and drinks. He is not yet accustomed to the taste, smell and consistency, so he may be wary of them, be capricious and refuse to eat. You should not think that the child will not like the food at all if he has not tried it once or twice. Parents need to continue to offer food again, but do not impose it, do not scold the baby or shout. With any new dish, it may take 10-15 attempts for it to stop seeming unfamiliar and strange to the baby. Read more: