What causes babies to breathe rapidly?

After a newborn is born for the first time, because the respiratory system is still relatively fragile, it is inevitable for the child to have rapid breathing. Many parents are first-time parents and do not understand many things. They are also worried that what the elderly at home say is unscientific, so when they encounter many problems, they will search the Internet. It is normal for the baby to have rapid breathing, especially when the baby is feeding, the child's breathing rate will be higher. So what is the reason for the baby's rapid breathing?

The baby is breathing very fast and seems to be out of breath. In fact, there is no need to worry about this situation, because when the baby is just born, he mainly relies on abdominal breathing, so you see his little belly going up and down, and their breathing is faster than that of a normal adult. When they are quiet, the breathing rate is about 40 times per minute. The normal breathing rate of a normal newborn baby at rest is about 40 times per minute (the normal breathing rate for a normal adult is 16 to 20 times per minute). Breathing more than 60 to 70 times per minute is called tachypnea. The heart rate of a newborn fluctuates greatly, ranging from 120 to 160 beats per minute (normal adult heart rate is 60 to 90 beats per minute).

If a child's breathing rate continues to exceed 60 to 70 times per minute, even if it is rapid breathing, it often indicates diseases of the respiratory system or other systems. However, be sure to count your breaths in a quiet environment. When a baby cries, his breathing rate increases.

If your baby's breathing is rapid and heavy, it often indicates that there is a lesion in the trachea, so you should take your baby to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. At the same time, care needs to be strengthened.

(1) Ventilate the room frequently to keep the air fresh.

(2) Keep the room temperature between 18 and 22 degrees in winter. The humidity should be 50-60%.

(3) Dress your baby appropriately and cover him/her with a blanket to prevent him/her from sweating and catching a cold.

(4) Eat light, easily digestible complementary foods, and stop consuming fish, shrimp, eggs and other foods that are prone to allergies. Supplement adequate amounts of vitamin AD and calcium preparations every day.

(5) Insist on doing passive exercises for your baby to enhance his/her resistance to disease.

(6) Drink more boiled water to keep bowel movements smooth.

What is the reason why babies are breathing rapidly? This is because the child's breathing rate is high, mostly higher than normal people. If an infant has rapid breathing, take the child to the hospital to check whether it is a lung problem or a problem with inhaled amniotic fluid. When feeding the baby, be careful not to suffocate the baby and clear the baby's nasal cavity more often.