What to do if your baby is hyperactive and can’t concentrate

Baby’s hyperactivity and inattention may be caused by bad habits, micronutrient deficiencies, ADHD and other reasons. Different causes, the solution also exists different, need to be based on the specific causes of targeted treatment, including general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Bad habits: If it is due to the lack of habits of concentration, resulting in the baby’s hyperactivity, inattention. Parents should accompany the child more, more communication with the child, but also can teach the child to do some more focused games, practice drawing, etc., is conducive to make the child quiet, and gradually improve the hyperactivity, inattention.
2. Trace element deficiency: If it is due to the lack of iron, zinc and other trace elements in the baby’s body, resulting in hyperactivity, inattention. Can follow the doctor’s instructions for the application of zinc gluconate oral solution and other drugs to replenish zinc, the application of ferrous sulfate, iron dextrose anhydride and other iron agents to correct the anemia caused by iron deficiency, etc., is conducive to the baby’s symptomatic relief.
3. ADHD: If the baby suffers from ADHD, resulting in hyperactivity, inattention. Can follow the doctor’s instructions for psychological treatment; the application of methylphenidate, tomoxetine and other drugs to improve the symptoms; parent training and school intervention in the child’s behavior.
Parents should avoid blindly abusing drugs for their children if their babies are hyperactive and inattentive. It is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to make a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out targeted treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.