40 pieces of advice from parenting experts

1. Newborns should be breastfed as much as possible. If breast milk is not enough, please don’t be anxious for the new mother. Let the child suck more is the main way to increase milk secretion. If this is still not enough milk, you can also add formula to your child. Don’t get anxious or depressed because of insufficient milk. 2. Try to let your child take all the milk at once. The interval between feedings should be 3 to 4 hours, so that both the mother and the child can get a good rest. 3. You should always cut your newborn’s nails. Newborns are prone to unconsciously scratch their faces with their nails, so you should cut your child’s nails regularly. However, the newborn’s nails are soft, so be careful not to cut through the skin when you cut to prevent infection. The best time to cut nails is when the child is asleep. When cutting the nails, lightly press the child’s fingertips to reveal the nail tips, pay attention not to cut too short. 4, newborns should pay attention to the prevention of diaper rash. Don’t wash with water every time after urinating and defecating, because newborns urinate and defecate more often, and each time they wash with water, it is easy to destroy the natural protective layer of the skin; after each urination and defecation is handled clean, be sure to apply hip cream. Always air-dry your child’s little buttocks. Do not powder your child’s buttocks when he already has diaper rash. This is because the powder will not only not eliminate diaper rash, but may also provide a breeding ground for bacteria because the powder accumulates in the folds of the skin. 5, to add vitamin D to the child to “rather than lack of”. The actual fact that too much vitamin D may cause poisoning, so take it according to your doctor’s instructions. Children can get vitamin D through diet and sunlight exposure, so it is not necessary to take vitamin remedies. 6. It is not recommended to give colostrum to children under 6 months of age. It is not recommended to give colostrum to small children, especially those under 1 year of age, for two reasons: 1. The differences between species in the evolution of cows and humans are so great that colostrum that is good for calves may not be useful for humans. 2. Giving your child milk protein too early is likely to cause allergies. It is very normal for a child to have a stage where he or she is prone to illness after 6 months of life, and there is no need to deliberately try to compensate for it. Mothers and fathers should properly guide their children to develop good living habits, balance their diet, pay attention to rest, and actively go outdoors to strengthen their resistance. When the child’s own immunity is perfected, the ability to resist disease will naturally be enhanced. 7, egg yolk 7-8 months old to start eating the best. Many people have been talking about adding supplementary food to children, starting with egg yolk. Egg yolk is a very good nutritional food for children, but should not be added too early. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to start adding egg yolk 7 to 8 months after birth, and for children of 5 or 6 months, adding complementary foods should start with rice flour and other complementary foods especially designed for children. Egg yolk is a heterogeneous protein, and adding it too early can easily lead to allergies. 8, let the nanny also master the scientific feeding method. A large proportion of mothers and fathers are not able to bring their children at home because of work, and can only leave their children to nannies or grandparents. Therefore, if you want your child to be healthy, you have to let the people who have the most frequent contact with your child also master the scientific feeding methods and good health habits. So don’t forget to train the nannies and the elderly on scientific feeding. 9, no need for extra large amounts of calcium supplementation. Many parents are giving their children calcium supplements and randomly choosing some calcium supplements for their children. According to the analysis of the data in the latest “Calcium Supplementation Guide” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 98% of children who rely on adequate breast milk, formula and rice flour feeding do not have calcium deficiency problems. Currently, calcium is added to breast milk and formula, as well as to a variety of complementary foods, and is basically sufficient to meet the amount needed for a child’s growth. Therefore, children at this stage do not need extra large amounts of calcium supplementation. 10. Be slow in adding complementary foods, and add them singly, in small amounts, gradually. Don’t be anxious because you heard that the child next door can already eat shrimp, his method of adding complementary foods may not be suitable for your child, and may not be correct. 11, add supplementary food should start with rice flour. The child’s complementary food has rice flour, and wheat flour. Some children are allergic to the gluten in wheat foods, which can lead to diarrhea. So the initial stage of adding complementary foods should be added first rice flour, and then add wheat food when the child is older. 12, usually should consciously let the child develop the habit of drinking plain water. Otherwise, once the child is sick and feverish at six or seven months old, it will be very difficult to get him to drink plain water. 13, suffering from eczema children’s diet should pay extra attention. Try to breastfeed, and secondly, choose a formula that is suitable for the child’s monthly age stage. If allergies are particularly severe, special medical formula should be used for feeding. For a child who has added complementary foods, closely observe his reaction to food. 14.Children within 1 year of age should be prevented from iron deficiency anemia. Children with anemia have pale skin mucosa, which is more obvious in the mouth, oral mucosa and inner corners of the eyes. They are easily tired, inactive, reluctant to crawl and stand up and walk around, only sitting, not smiling, shy and hiding when they see strangers or in a new environment. The symptoms are usually evident at 9 to 12 months of age. By this time, the iron received from the mother’s body has been used up, and if the complementary food is not added properly, anemia will appear. The way to prevent this is not only to add complementary foods correctly, but also to take your child for regular medical checkups as required by your doctor so that abnormalities can be detected early. 15, the intake of various nutrients can help prevent myopia in children. Pay attention to vitamin supplementation, vitamin A is very beneficial to vision; vitamin B1 is one of the sources of nutrition for the visual nerve; vitamin B2 is one of the essential nutrients for the cornea and retina; calcium ions are related to maintaining the elasticity of the sclera of the eye; in addition, selenium and chromium are also elements closely related to eye nutrition. 16, pay attention to the protection of the newly erupted milk teeth. Children who are not yet teething, give him water to drink after eating food can play a role in brushing; just after teething, wipe his teeth with sterilized gauze dipped in water can be. 17, physical examination should not only be done regularly, but also comprehensively. Many mothers take their children to community hospitals for medical checkups for convenience, but because of limited conditions, some checkups cannot be done in community hospitals, such as hearing and intelligence screening. So you should take your child to a large hospital with comprehensive facilities for medical checkups as regularly as possible. 18. Don’t take antibiotics indiscriminately. Children’s colds are mostly caused by viruses, so don’t take antibiotics at home by yourself. Because if the medicine is not right, not only does it not work, but also easily leads to many side effects. Antibiotics must be applied under the guidance of a doctor. 19.Physical cooling method is recommended when the child has a fever. Children with fever should pay attention to physical cooling, that is, wear less a piece of clothing, drink more water, you can use an ice pack on the child’s forehead or take a warm bath, or use a warm wet towel to wipe the child’s body, on this basis and then take antipyretic drugs to better effect, do not cover the thick quilt. 20, to pay great attention to the health hazards of decoration on children. Be sure to choose a formal decoration company, as far as possible to choose environmentally friendly materials and furniture, children’s rooms with as little furniture as possible, after the end of the renovation to ventilate for a month or two, it is best to ask professionals to test the indoor air quality of your home, qualified before moving in. 21, do not take other people’s children as the standard. The hard indicator to judge whether the amount of milk and food of a child is appropriate is whether the child’s weight and height meet the standard, not the numbers in the parenting book, or the amount of food of the little treasure next door. The same is true for a child’s gross motor, fine motor and language development, each child has its own growth schedule. 22, raising children sometimes requires “Q spirit” and “laziness”. The actual fact is that you’ll be able to find out more about your child’s strengths than your child’s weaknesses, and you’ll feel that your child is really great. Before the child is one year old, it is better for the mother to take care of the child in a rough way than in a fine way. Don’t exhaust yourself and then complain that you are too tired to bring up your child. 23. Protect your child’s delicate skin. Long time outdoor activities (especially in summer) must be used beforehand with sunscreen, a handful of protection will benefit the child’s skin for life. 24.Take your child to play more outdoor sports. Bright sunshine and fresh air are the best ways to promote your child’s growth and development and prevent disease. 25, socialization can strengthen your child’s immunity. This is mainly because children involved in social life, can get enough, regular “infection”. This “infection” refers to the hormones produced in the body during the process of socializing and playing with other children, which can enhance immunity to cancer, especially leukemia. Researchers suggest that children should play and interact with each other for at least two and a half days a week, with no less than four children better off each time. 26, lifelong non-stop milk. Milk is an important source of nutrition for children and should be promoted as “lifelong non-stop milk”. The best way to do this is to breastfeed your child. After weaning from breast milk, children within 3 years of age should try to eat formula, and after 3 years of age, milk powder and fresh milk are both acceptable. Children who drink more milk have strong bones and are less prone to calcium deficiency. 27. 1.5 year old children should learn to brush their teeth. After 1.5 years old, teach your child to use a toothbrush. It is best to brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth with water after each meal. 28.The use of fluoride toothpaste is best to start at the age of 2 to 3. At this age, children can begin to learn to spit out toothpaste instead of swallowing it in their stomachs. Swallowing fluoride in toothpaste every day is harmful to health. 29. It is best not to use “active calcium” for your child’s calcium supplement. This type of calcium is made from the shells of marine organisms calcined and ground, the main component is calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, alkaline is very strong. After eating to consume a lot of stomach acid, the child’s little stomach has a lot of stimulation. 30, prevention of obesity from childhood. Appropriately control children to eat chocolate, cream cake, ice cream, fried food, drinks and other high-calorie food, for the more fat children, to consciously increase their exercise. 31. Prevent lead pollution in children. Take your child less to play on the roadside, use various health products carefully, don’t let your child eat puffed eggs and popcorn, and don’t let him play with poor quality toys. All these contain lead. Don’t let him get into the habit of chewing his nails. 32. Have your child’s blood checked every 1-2 years to test for trace elements. The check should include calcium, iron, zinc, lead and other trace elements to guide parents to adjust the child’s diet structure and timely supplement the corresponding nutrients. 33. The most suitable meat for children is chicken and fish. Chicken and fish are easier to digest than beef, lamb or pork. Fish contains unsaturated fatty acids, which are very beneficial to the development of the child’s nervous system after absorption. 34. It is best to have a dental checkup within 2 years of age. It is best for a child to visit the dentist within 6 months after the first tooth, and no later than 2 years old. The doctor will check the child for signs of dental damage caused by sucking on a bottle. 35. Prepare food for your child that is light in taste. It is not advisable to use harsh condiments. The cooking method is preferable to steam, boil, stew, simmer and other cooking techniques with water and steam as the heat transfer medium, so that the dishes made cooked and rotten, soft, easy to chew, good digestion, not greasy. Fried and pan-fried methods are best not used. 36, supplementary food with a little thought, it will look better. Children under 3 years of age have poor digestion and strong absorption capacity, and have higher nutrient requirements. These children’s dietary staples and side dishes, meat and vegetables should be scientifically combined so as to cross complement and reasonably match. Attention should also be paid to color matching, such as jasper (broccoli or cucumber) shrimp, winter melon four treasures, colorful tofu, etc., both to look good and delicious. Pay attention to the variations of color, shape and taste for the main dishes, such as Buddha’s hand bun, hedgehog bun, small rabbit bun, blossoming bun, colorful rice ball and bean paste chicken. It doesn’t have to be done professionally, but with a little thought, you can whet children’s appetite with interesting looks and beautiful colors. In addition, also pay attention to the matching of tableware, these details are the focus of increasing children’s interest in eating. Special attention should also be paid to hygiene. Children should eat less raw and cold food, not eat overnight meals, semi-finished and finished products should be fully steamed before consumption. 37, when the child begins to learn to walk, do not pull the arm. Because the child’s elbow joint capsule is weak, it is easy to cause radial dislocation. 38.Help your child to prevent accidental injuries. More than 1 year old children are more tired, need to be dedicated to “watch”, because a may not see him already sitting in a mess crying, hands are broken. Accidental injuries must be avoided as much as possible. But avoid accidental injury is not to let the child is not allowed to do anything, then the child’s curiosity will let you destroy all. 39.If your child is accidentally burned, immediately remove the clothing from the wound and flush it with plenty of cold water. Unless the home has a special treatment of burns drugs can be applied to the affected area, do not apply other things to the child, (such as soy sauce, soy sauce and so on, will contaminate the wound and affect the doctor’s judgment of the condition), please go to the hospital as soon as possible so that the doctor to deal with. 40, bruises to first cold compress. The child’s head or other parts of the body fall, will be “big bag” (subcutaneous hematoma), then do not press, do not use hot towels, blood circulation will lead to continued bleeding, so that the hematoma increases. Just use an ice pack or cold towel to apply it externally.