What to do if your seven-month-old baby is anemic

Nowadays, many babies always have many problems when they are just born because their bodies cannot develop well and adapt to the environment. Some of the children suffered from anemia. At this time, some new fathers and mothers don’t know what to do, which is a big problem. So I wanted to find out what to do if a seven-month-old baby is anemic, so that I can ensure that the child recovers as soon as possible.

Strategy 1: Adhere to breastfeeding or feed iron-fortified formula milk. Full-term infants need to add iron-rich complementary foods between 4 and 6 months. In early childhood, attention should be paid to giving more iron-rich foods, especially liver, lean meat and animal blood that are high in iron and well absorbed, and pay attention to reasonable combinations, so that meat and vegetables can be eaten together.

Strategy 2: Eat more foods rich in calcium or that can promote calcium absorption. For example: milk is rich in calcium and is well absorbed; animal liver, egg yolk, fish, meat and beans are rich in vitamin D, which can promote calcium absorption, but the vitamin D in animals and plants must be converted into endogenous vitamin D through ultraviolet radiation before it can be used by the human body, so children should get adequate sun exposure. Seafood such as kelp and shrimp are high in calcium; seaweed and cauliflower are also rich in calcium. You can also buy some red mushroom and vegetable/tuna seaweed/shiitake mushroom and salmon rice seasonings and mix them with your baby's rice, which is also good.

Strategy three: Feed your baby more iron-rich foods. Egg yolks are rich in iron and easy to absorb. There are also common iron-containing foods such as lean meat, beef, fish, animal liver, animal blood products, soybeans, spinach, leeks, black fungus, shiitake mushrooms, etc.

Note 1: For mild anemia, it is recommended to rely mainly on dietary supplements. If the anemia is severe, it is best to take oral iron supplements according to the test results and the doctor's advice. Never take iron supplements without authorization, and do not blindly buy nutritional supplements for children.

Note 2: The microbial flora in the gastrointestinal tract of infants is in the growth and change stage and is not yet stable. Drinking yogurt may cause excessive intake of Lactobacillus acidophilus, leading to an imbalance in the ecological balance of the original microbial flora in the intestine, thereby causing intestinal diseases.

To sum up, new parents should have a good understanding of what to do if their seven-month-old baby is anemic. Just follow a good diet to supplement your child's body needs. Gradually conditioning the child's body will help him recover as soon as possible. Similarly, if the child's symptoms are more serious, parents need to pay more attention.