#从科学养娃开始 #
It is easy to give birth to a baby and difficult to raise a baby,
A lot of new moms after finally "unloading".
Before I had time to rejoice,
It fell into the entanglement of how to raise a baby again.
Every day on the Internet to read a huge amount of headache information,
Ask the "comers" for advice through various channels,
The result is often caught in a "mudslide" of information.
It seems that all questions have many very different answers. Let's answer questions together
Myth one
Baby fever of 38.5 ° C can be used with antipyretic drugs?
The truth is that the use of antipyretics should be based on the baby's past medical history and symptoms, and cannot be generalized. Fever is a protective response of the human body, when the body temperature rises, the activity of phagocytes in the human body is enhanced, the production of antibodies increases, which is conducive to the repair of inflammation. However, when the baby is in a hyperthermia state because the nervous system is not yet fully developed, it may cause febrile seizures or brain damage. Under normal circumstances, if the baby's fever is below 38.5 °C, you can first use fever-reducing drugs, adopt the method of physical cooling, and wipe the baby's armpits, thigh roots, neck, palms and feet with warm water. At the same time, giving the baby more water, so that he sweats and urinates more, can also play a cooling role. However, for those babies who have had hyperfebrile seizures or have a family history of hyperthermia seizures, they may be relatively sensitive to fever and are particularly prone to convulsions, so it is recommended that babies should take antipyretic drugs before their body temperature reaches 38 ° C or before to descend as soon as possible and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Myth two
Can't feed with a cold while breastfeeding? Can't take medicine?
Truth: Breastfeeding colds can continue to feed. Generally speaking, cold viruses are not transmitted through breastfeeding, but through air droplets, so when the mother catches a cold, she has already polluted the baby's living environment. Breast milk produces antibodies on its own, which is beneficial for the baby to fight disease. If the mother has symptoms of fever, then breastfeeding can be suspended for a day or two. In addition, breastfeeding is not completely unable to take medicine. If the cold symptoms are severe and have to be relieved by medication, we need to use the correct medicine according to the doctor's advice to sweep the cold virus out as soon as possible.
Myth three
Is liquid calcium easier for babies to absorb?
Truth: Good solubility of liquid calcium does not mean fast absorption, different forms of calcium are eventually absorbed by the intestine in the form of calcium ions, and high solubility of calcium does not mean fast absorption. The absorption rate of calcium elements and the absorption rate of calcium compounds are different concepts, such as calcium gluconate and other calcium compounds, belong to macromolecular calcium, on the surface it seems that the absorption rate is high, but in fact because its molecular weight is relatively large, converted into calcium element absorption, a large number of experiments have proved that calcium absorption is not directly related to the form of calcium. Different products, under the same conditions, the absorption rate of calcium is basically the same. Calcium supplementation for babies cannot rely too much on calcium supplementation drugs and health products, and calcium supplementation through diet is the most suitable and healthy way for babies. Daily foods containing more calcium include milk, eggs, soy products, kelp, seaweed, shrimp skin, sesame, etc., usually you can add these high-calcium ingredients to the baby to achieve a better calcium supplementation effect.
Myth four
Is your baby starting toilet training at age 1?
We cannot rush until the baby's physical and psychological readiness is not ready. The physiology of a small baby is not yet fully developed, and once the bladder and intestines are full, they will reflexively empty at any time. Therefore, babies do not realize that they are urinating or defecating until the nerve pathways connecting the bladder and intestines are fully mature, usually around 18 months of age. The baby then needs some time to become familiar with the sensation of defecation or urination and to develop physiology. On the control of power, this usually takes about 2 and a half years of age. When your baby has some control over a full bladder and bowel, the next step is to develop his habit and willingness to use a toilet. In addition, female treasure usually gets rid of diapers earlier and faster than male treasure. Female treasures mature earlier than male treasures at any age. In conclusion, as with any other new skill, every baby has his own way and speed of mastering toilet skills. The best way is to follow your baby's "guidance", don't rush, follow your baby's rhythm and speed, and wait patiently for the time to ripen.
Myth five
Is it good for the lungs for babies to cry more?
Truth: Proper crying can help the baby exercise the lungs, but frequent and prolonged crying may indicate that the baby's health is wrong and requires the mother to be vigilant. If the baby cries for more than 10 minutes, it may cause hoarseness, vomiting, etc.; After 20 minutes, the brain may secrete an inhibitory hormone that can harm brain health. If the baby cries for a long time, especially if the baby under 6 months of age has unexplained crying, and the crying is very sudden, how to comfort is useless, it is an abnormal performance. It is best to take your baby to the doctor in time.
Myth Six
Does pacifier affect baby's teeth development?
The truth is not comprehensive. Whether the pacifier causes damage to the baby's teeth depends on the frequency, degree and length of use of the pacifier. If your baby only occasionally uses a pacifier until the age of 1, it will not affect the development of the teeth. But if your baby's pacifier never leaves his mouth, it does have an impact on the teeth: teething comes out later than in other children, or the teeth are not aligned properly. Therefore, do not use pacifiers after your baby is 1 year old. In addition, finger sucking has a more severe impact on teeth than sucking pacifiers. The pacifier consists of a blind tip and a flat piece. The blind end prevents your baby from swallowing more air, while the flat piece can counteract the effects of sucking on your child's teeth and gums.
Myth seven
Is it constipation if your baby does not have a bowel movement for more than a day?
Truth: Babies who do not have voluntary bowel movements for more than a day or even days do not mean constipation. Constipation refers to dry stools and difficulty in having bowel movements. Many babies have a long bowel interval due to "tummy", but if the stool is not dry, it is not constipation. Babies with constipation will often cry and eat poorly, while babies with a tummy will eat normally and be happy. Therefore, parents should judge whether they are constipated according to the specific situation of the baby.
Myth eight
Should babies never be given antibiotics?
The truth Antibiotic misuse does produce some resistance, but it does not mean that antibiotics must not be used. If the complete refusal of antibiotics causes delays, it is possible to turn a cold into pneumonia. Therefore, if the baby has a cold or fever, he needs to go to the hospital for laboratory tests to let the doctor determine whether antibiotics need to be used. There are two principles to grasp when using antibiotics, one is to try not to use, the other is not to use for a long time, in general, antibiotics can not be used for more than a week. Mom and dad need to remember that they should ask their doctor about the correct medication before using antibiotics, including: (1) How often should they be eaten? (2) How many days should I eat? (3) Can I stop taking medication on my own if my symptoms improve? (4) Do I need to follow up after taking the medicine?
Myth nine
When the baby cries and hugs, will spoil the baby?
The truth is usually that elders or relatives and friends will warn us: don't hold your baby when you cry, otherwise you will spoil him. However, a growing body of research shows that giving babies more attention and skin-to-skin contact is good for their physical and mental health and enhances their sense of security. Studies have shown that babies who receive more responses from their mothers in the first few weeks of life are more communicative in the following year. A study by Brown University in the United States found that during the first few months of life, mothers respond appropriately to their babies' crying, and when babies reach 18 months, language and cognitive skills develop better. Research from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom found that responding quickly to your baby's crying ultimately led to a reduction in your baby's crying. Therefore, when the baby cries, parents should first understand the reason why the baby is crying, and then try to play with the baby, smile and talk to the baby and other methods to calm the baby.
Myth ten
Baby's baldness and sweating are calcium deficiency and need calcium supplementation?
The truth is that occipital baldness is a common phenomenon in the baby's growth process, which is related to the growth cycle of the baby's hair, changes in hormone levels in the body, and local friction, and cannot be used as evidence of calcium deficiency in the baby. The occipital fetal hair falls out 2~3 months after the baby is born, and the newly grown hair has not yet grown there, so occipital baldness is a normal physiological condition around 3 months. In addition, the hormone level of the newborn body drops rapidly after birth, and the part where the baby's head and pillow often rub will also form occipital baldness, and generally by 6~8 months, the hair will grow back again. Sweating in babies under 2 years of age is mostly physiological. Because the baby's metabolism is very vigorous, but the autonomic function is not mature, it is necessary to maintain normal body temperature through sweating. In addition, the skin of infants and young children has a large water content, a wide distribution of microvessels, and the water evaporated by the skin is particularly large, so sweat secretion is more. As long as your baby is growing and developing and in good mental condition, there is no need to worry. However, if the baby is sweating and accompanied by other abnormalities, parents should be vigilant.
