There are 5 habits before going to bed, and it is difficult for children to grow taller after the age of 14, and they lose 10 cm in vain

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The height of children has always been a topic of concern for our parents.

Many parents think that the height of their children depends on genetics, and how tall he will be in the future is determined by his parents.

But in fact, this is a misunderstanding. Parents do affect their children's height, but height is a matter of "7 points are destined, 3 points depend on hard work".

If the child does not pay attention to it in the process of growing up, then even if the parents are tall, I am afraid that the good genes will eventually "pay the wrong money".

If the child has 5 habits before going to bed, it will be difficult for him to grow taller after the age of 14, and he will lose 10 centimeters in vain.

One: Sleep affects height

Here are some bedtime habits that we try not to let our children develop.

(1) Turn on the lights and sleep

During the time when Bu Niu was born, Bu Gu Ma would turn on the night light to sleep. Because I had to keep an eye on her movements, I was afraid that she would be covered with a quilt or pillow.

But when she was about a year old, I removed the nightlight from the bedroom.

Because light, even a faint light, can make the melanization in the child's body mistakenly think that it has not yet entered the night, thus disrupting the secretion of growth hormone.

Over the years, the child's height will naturally be affected to a certain extent.

Therefore, in order to prevent children from forming the habit of turning on the night light, it is best to turn off the night light when the child is still young.

(2) Too excited before bedtime

Many children will have a habit of playing and playing non-stop before going to bed.

When the brain is excited, it can be difficult to fall asleep quickly. Your child will be awake all the time, unable to sleep, and will be constantly thinking about things.

If you don't sleep well, it will affect your body's growth.

(3) Stay up late often

The Pediatric Association believes that growth hormone peaks around 10-12 o'clock at night.

If the child sleeps late for a long time and is still awake when the growth hormone secretion is vigorous, then he has missed the good period of growing taller.

(4) Play with your mobile phone and watch TV before going to bed

"Why Do We Sleep" mentions that blue light in electronic products can affect the secretion of melatonin.

In fact, whether it is blue light or night light, it will make the child's body unable to distinguish whether it is day or night, thus affecting the secretion of growth hormone.

2-3 hours before bedtime, it is best not to look at the electronic screen and not to get too excited. Calm your body and adapt to the rhythm of sleep in advance, so that you can improve the quality of sleep and lay a good foundation for growing taller.

(5) Eat too much before bedtime

Cuckoo has an experience that if you eat too much at dinner and don't digest it when you go to bed, your stomach will be very upset. I can't sleep well at night, and it's uncomfortable to toss and turn.

When a child has the habit of eating before going to bed and eating too much at an older age, he will most of them have poor sleep quality. Not only that, but he may not grow tall but gain weight.

Obesity is a very important cause of precocious puberty, which directly affects the height of children.

Sleep is essential for growth, and if your child has these habits, we need to help them overcome and correct them as much as possible.

Two: We must do a good job in these aspects

In addition to having a good night's sleep, there are other ways we can help your child grow. Like what:

✔ Make it a habit to drink milk

When we think of bone growth, the first thing that comes to mind is calcium supplementation.

That's right, if children's bones want to grow, they can't do without the help of calcium! We try to achieve balanced and rich nutrition in our daily diet, so that children can get enough calcium.

In addition to this, we can also cultivate the habit of drinking milk in children.

This is because one-third of the calcium in milk is in a free state. A child who drinks a glass of milk can absorb 30% of the calcium.

Milk with a reasonable diet can make you grow taller with half the effort.

✔Sunbathe.

Many children supplement calcium, but they can't absorb it well, so vitamin D needs to be added.

There is a natural way to supplement calcium, which is to spend more time in the sun.

In the morning, when the sun is not very hot, take the children out for a walk and soak up the sun. Ultraviolet rays in the sun can promote vitamin D synthesis and increase calcium absorption.

✔Move it.

Another very important aspect is the need for children to move.

Cuckoo's eldest nephew, after playing basketball for two years, jumped to 1.8 meters tall, far exceeding his parents' height.

Exercise stretches bones and boosts metabolism. And in the process of exercise, the body will also secrete growth hormone to promote bone growth.

Of course, letting children exercise is not about exercising as much as possible, but about choosing the pressure that the bones can withstand.

Professor Pan Hui of Peking Union Medical College Hospital recommended the following exercises that are conducive to growth:

Jump rope.

Jump ropes are both affordable and convenient and simple. If you want to exercise, take out the jump rope from your bag and unfold it anytime, anywhere. The point is, bouncing activities are very good for stretching bones and lengthening height.

Jogging.

Proper running can move the limbs and promote bone growth.

Gymnastics, badminton, swimming. These jumps, stretches, and whole-body exercises can boost metabolism and help children grow.

If a child can sleep well, eat well, and move a lot, then he can grow a few centimeters taller in his parents' genes and become a tall man.

Does your child have any of these habits?

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