What should I do if my child has flat blood?

Many children will suffer from anemia when they are young due to lack of nutrition. When the anemia is severe, it may even cause the child to faint. Therefore, in order for the child to grow up in the future, it is necessary to supplement the child with nutrition in time. However, you should also go to the hospital for examination, because anemia is divided into several types. So what should I do if my six-month-old baby is a little anemic?

Nutritional iron deficiency anemia

Pale skin, which is what people usually call a lack of blood color, is usually most prominent in the lips, oral mucosa and fingernails. Fatigue and weakness. Children with anemia often feel tired more easily and are not as energetic as normal children. They often don't like to move. They are irritable, cry a lot, and are restless. They will refuse to eat after a few bites and usually have a poor appetite.

How to care for iron deficiency anemia

1/4 Breastfeeding

The iron content in breast milk is the same as that in cow's milk, but its absorption rate is higher, reaching 50%, while that in cow's milk is only 10%. Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from iron deficiency anemia than those who are bottle-fed.

2/4Choose formula milk

Babies who are bottle-fed can choose formula milk, which is fortified with iron and vitamin C to prevent anemia; but formula milk is generally expensive. Another way is to take appropriate iron supplements or eat iron-fortified foods under the guidance of a doctor.

3/4 Add complementary food in time

Start adding complementary foods to your baby from 4-6 months old, and add iron-rich complementary foods in time, such as egg yolks, fish paste, liver paste, minced meat, animal blood, etc. At the same time, also pay attention to adding some green vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamin C to promote iron absorption.

4/4 Check hemoglobin regularly

The baby should be checked once at 6 months or 9 months of age, and every six months thereafter, in order to detect anemia in time.