Does my baby need to stop eating complementary foods for indigestion? How parents need to care
As babies grow, breast milk or formula can no longer meet their nutritional needs, so complementary foods need to be introduced gradually. However, babies may experience indigestion after eating complementary foods, which bothers many parents. So, what should you do when your baby has indigestion from complementary foods? Do I need to stop complementary feeding?
First, let's understand what dyspepsia is.
Indigestion refers to the inability of the gastrointestinal tract to completely digest and absorb nutrients from food, resulting in a series of uncomfortable symptoms in the baby, such as diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, vomiting, etc. When your baby has these symptoms, it can be worrying and confusing for parents.
When my baby has indigestion, do I need to stop feeding complementary foods? In fact, it is not necessary to stop complementary feeding altogether. On the contrary, parents can take some measures to alleviate their baby's indigestion symptoms, such as adjusting the type and amount of complementary foods, increasing water intake, and supplementing their babies with probiotics. At the same time, parents also need to pay attention to the baby's symptoms, if the symptoms are severe or last for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.
So, when your baby has indigestion from complementary foods, how should you adjust your complementary feeding? Here are some specific suggestions:
1. Adjust the type and quantity of complementary foods
When the baby has indigestion, parents can reduce the type and amount of complementary food to let the baby's gastrointestinal tract get rest. Start with a single grain and gradually increase the variety of vegetables and fruits, avoiding excessive protein and fat intake.
2. Increase your water intake
Water is an important part of the body and is especially important for your baby's digestive system. When your baby eats complementary foods, they need to consume enough water to help digest and absorb the nutrients in the food. Therefore, parents can appropriately increase the baby's water intake to help the baby relieve the symptoms of indigestion.
3. Supplement your baby with probiotics
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can help your baby maintain a balance of gut flora and promote digestion and absorption of nutrients from food. When the baby has indigestion, parents can give the baby probiotics to help relieve the baby's symptoms.
4. Pay attention to your baby's symptoms
When the baby has indigestion, parents need to observe the baby's symptoms in time, such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, vomiting, etc., as well as the duration of the symptoms. If the symptoms are severe or last for a long time, it is advisable to seek medical attention in time so that your baby's health is not affected.