What causes babies to be picky eaters? What should I do if my baby is picky eaters?

I believe that many parents have had such a headache, that is, the baby is picky about food, eating this and that, and it is difficult to persuade the baby to stop, and it is difficult to hit the baby, which is really worrying.

Babies' picky eating may be caused by a lack of trace elements in the body, such as zinc deficiency. This is mainly related to parents' lack of attention to their diet and nutrition. They may also have poor appetite, dry hair, poor spirits, slow growth and development, etc. Babies' picky eating is also related to the fact that the food is too monotonous and the taste is relatively light. If they suffer from digestive tract diseases, such as enteritis, indigestion and other diseases, they will also be picky eaters. It is recommended that parents take their babies to the hospital for treatment. If it is due to a lack of trace elements, it can be relieved by timely supplementation and strengthening diet nutrition in normal times.

If your baby is picky about food, you need to deal with it accordingly based on the cause.

First, the baby refuses to eat certain foods because he doesn’t like them. At this time, the mother can try to cross or mix the foods that the baby doesn’t like and likes, so that the baby can’t tell the difference and gradually adapt to the foods he doesn’t like and slowly change his taste.

In addition, some babies are picky eaters because they have indigestion and feel uncomfortable in their stomachs after eating certain foods, so they refuse to eat. If this is the case, you need to give your baby oral probiotics and other digestive drugs to help regulate digestive function.

In addition, some babies are picky eaters because of a lack of trace elements such as zinc and iron. At this time, you need to supplement the baby with corresponding trace elements to correct it, such as zinc gluconate, ferrous lactate, etc. In terms of daily diet, you must achieve a balanced nutrition, eat more vegetables and fruits, and take in various nutrients and vitamins to ensure normal growth and development.

If the baby does not sleep at night, it is not conducive to growth and development. Check whether it is caused by calcium deficiency. You can supplement some vitamin AD or D3 drops. Some babies are not breastfed enough, which leads to not being full, and they can't sleep at night and cry non-stop. After she is fed, she will naturally fall asleep. It is also necessary to rule out whether the insomnia is caused by being frightened. You can take Wang's Baochi Pills orally, or you can have massage treatment.

Side-lying position: It is best to use the side-lying position to avoid heart pressure and prevent vomiting, especially after the baby has just finished feeding, which helps the food in the stomach to enter the intestines smoothly.

Prone sleeping position: Parents often believe that sleeping with a baby on his stomach will prevent the baby from breathing and cause suffocation. In fact, the baby has the ability to defend himself. When his face tilts to one side, he will instinctively expose his nose and mouth and breathe freely. Sleeping on your back is beneficial to the growth and development of the chest and lungs.

Supine sleeping position: Generally speaking, Chinese parents are accustomed to letting their babies lie on their backs, which makes it easier for parents to directly observe the baby's facial expressions and the baby's limbs can move freely.

It is recommended that babies under 1 year old can sleep by alternating between lying on their side, prone and supine. Do not always keep your baby in a fixed position when sleeping. The proportion of time used for sleeping positions will vary according to the baby's growth time. Babies aged one to three months are better off lying on their backs more often. When they take different positions instead of lying on their backs to let the baby turn over, they are better off protecting their bodies to avoid danger. Parents should analyze the specific situation when choosing the correct position for their baby, which can not only ensure the baby's sleep quality, but also make the baby's appearance more beautiful.