How to boost your baby’s immune system

Reasonable nutrition The newborn period has high nutritional needs, but limited digestive and metabolic functions. Therefore, nutrition requires sufficient amount to ensure the needs of growth and development, but not overfeeding, so as not to cause excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract of the newborn, and proper mastery of reasonable nutrition has the most decisive impact on strengthening physical fitness and resistance. A balanced daily intake of nutrients can meet the body’s needs and improve immunity. Protein is the main component of immune cells and antibodies, and protein deficiency will cause a decrease in immune function. Vitamin C stimulates the body’s production of interferon, and adequate vitamin supplementation can increase antibodies to clear viruses and bacteria, thus enhancing immunity. Other nutrients such as -carotene and nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin B12, niacin, pantothenic acid, iron, zinc and enzymes are also related to immunity. Recommended foods to enhance the immunity of infants 1. water. What is the most important component of the human body? Not the hard bones, but the soft and soft water. Infants and children have a higher body surface area relative to their weight than adults, and lose more water evaporation, so they need to be hydrated. The water is abundant, the metabolism is strong, the immunity is naturally improved. 2, yellow and green fruits and vegetables. The dietary fiber contained in fruits and vegetables can prevent constipation, help the growth of intestinal probiotics, to create a good absorption environment for the intestines. If the baby does not like to eat vegetables, you can mash mixed meat into balls, or juice. 3, soy products. Suitable for indigestion, easy to catch a cold, poor nutrition of the baby to eat. Soybean products and soybeans are rich in protein, iron, carotenoid, vitamins, zinc, selenium and so on. It has the effect of tonic deficiency and clearing heat, moistening dryness, clearing heat and detoxification. 4, yogurt. Yogurt is a dairy product, can take into account the nutrition and improve the intestinal environment of the drink. But babies can not drink until after the age of 1 year. 7, tomatoes. Tomatoes contain a variety of antioxidant powerful factors, such as the lycopene, carotene, vitamin E and C contained therein, can improve the baby’s immunity, repair damaged cells, protect cells from damage, and can reduce the baby’s mortality caused by severe diarrhea. 9, mackerel. Mackerel meat contains nucleic acid and zinc and other trace elements, which can enhance physical fitness; it is also a nutritional good, has the effect of nourishing gas and dampness, nourishing the stomach and awakening the spleen. Suitable for weak spleen and stomach, weak and sickly baby. 10, grains and cereals food. In the food to improve the baby’s immunity, grains and cereals are indispensable. It is the staple food of human beings. When adding side foods after 4 months of age, the first thing to try is rice flour and wheat flour. After weaning, the alternative food is also cereals. Whole grains contain germ and polysaccharides, and are rich in vitamins B and E. These antioxidants enhance immunity and strengthen the function of immune cells. 11, red dates. Jujube contains sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, vitamin P, etc. It is a “natural vitamin pill” and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood and calming the mind. It is suitable for babies with weak spleen and stomach, lack of energy and blood, fatigue and easy to catch a cold. 12.Mushrooms. Mushroom food can enhance the baby’s immunity and improve the baby’s cardiovascular function. For example, silver fungus contains contains 17 kinds of amino acids, calcium, vitamins, etc., has the effect of nourishing Yin and moistening the lungs, generating fluid and nourishing the stomach. The polysaccharide compounds contained in shiitake mushrooms or mushrooms can prevent rickets and anemia. Breastfeeding Breast milk contains more immunologically active substances than milk substitutes, which can supply all the nutrients needed by newborns: protein, fat, lactose, vitamins, iron, and especially breast milk contains anti-infection antibodies (immunoglobulins) and anti-infection active leukocytes, bifidus factors, lysozyme, etc. They have the ability to enhance immune function and stop the growth of harmful bacteria, which can reduce the chance of infection in babies. Vaccination Although immunoglobulins coming from the mother provide some antibodies during the neonatal period, the baby is still a highly susceptible person for many infectious diseases. Vaccination is an effective way to fight germs and can be used early and effectively to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases that are most harmful to newborns, such as tuberculosis and hepatitis B. Newborn massage Massage is through the newborn’s skin sensory mild stimulation, causing a series of benign reactions of the systemic nervous, endocrine and immune systems, can promote the secretion of gastrointestinal hormones, help increase the amount of food, promote food digestion, absorption and excretion, accelerate weight growth. Massage at the same time also activities of the baby’s whole body muscles, so that the body develops more robust. In addition, skin stimulation has a direct and indirect effect on enhancing immune function, which is beneficial to the physical and mental health development of newborns. In addition to balanced and adequate nutrition, breastfeeding, vaccination and active and effective physical strengthening, it is also very important for the baby’s caregivers to develop good hand-washing habits and to enhance indoor ventilation. Regular habits Let the baby’s biological clock rotate rhythmically, and parents should be patient enough with their children to help them find their own routine. Growing children need plenty of sleep every day. If your child doesn’t get enough sleep at night, let him take a nap during the day. Take your baby to a park with fresh air on the weekend to play, which is beneficial to your body. Baby sleep 5 elements: 1, the mother’s heartbeat: for babies, the best music is the sound of the mother’s heartbeat, the mother can hold the baby in her arms like feeding, you can also lie down so that the baby lying on their chest, the baby listening to the sound of the mother’s heartbeat, soon to fall asleep. 2, classical music: within 3 months of the baby can not distinguish between day and night, so sleep easily black and white upside down. At this time, you can choose some soothing classical music for the baby to listen to, so that the baby will know, ah, the night is coming! 3, the appropriate room temperature: when the baby sleeps the room temperature should be maintained between 20 ℃ -25 ℃, so that the baby will not get cold. Autumn and winter also pay attention to anti-dry, available humidifier or hang some wet towels and wet clothes indoors to maintain the humidity of the room. 4, quiet environment: some babies are very sensitive, some slight movement can wake them up, so the baby sleep to draw the curtains so that the indoor light is not too bright, and do not open the washing machine or other appliances, so as not to wake up the baby noise. 5, the mother’s comfort: if the baby is not sleepy, make a lot of noise, the mother can hold the baby in her arms, gently pat the baby’s back, the baby will gradually quiet down and soon dreamland. A word of advice: the best position for your baby to sleep on the right side. The immune system can form an immune memory for infectious agents, and in case they meet again, they can be quickly eliminated. If your home is too clean, your child will not have the opportunity to produce antibodies through the infection, but the resistance is weakened, and may lead to allergies and autoimmune disorders. Usually just use normal soap and water to achieve the purpose of cleaning, do not use disinfectant every day. But let your baby develop good personal habits to prevent diseases from entering through the mouth. Keep indoor air fresh Keep indoor air fresh: remove pollution hazards, 68% of diseases are related to indoor pollution. These pollutants include atmospheric pollutants entering the room, such as sand, dust, heavy metals, ozone, nitrogen oxides, etc. Families with babies should regularly open doors and windows for ventilation, home decoration, especially the decoration of children’s living rooms, to choose green and environmentally friendly materials. Good family atmosphere Good family atmosphere: stimulate immune vitality, good emotions can stimulate the immune system, so as to play a full role in protecting the organism. Parents create a harmonious family atmosphere for their babies can help keep their immunity in good condition. Advise your baby to take part in outdoor sports You can often take your baby out in the sun, often exposed to the outdoors and nature, which is very helpful for the development of your baby’s character and immunity. Make sure your baby has two bowel movements a day It is good for your baby’s health to have two bowel movements a day. If your baby is constipated, make sure to give your baby regular dietary therapy to pass stool. For example, eating dragon fruit or eating porridge with fungus and dates will help with bowel movements.