What are the reasons for children being too low in weight and how to treat them

Many parents are worried about the growth of their children, especially when their children are developing. If their weight becomes very light or very heavy, parents will not know what to do. So what should they do if their children are too light? There are some methods, but when using them, parents must pay attention to the amount. Generally, they are based on diet, and give children extra meals every day, so that the children's body nutrition is better supplemented.

So what should we do if our children are too underweight? The following is a detailed introduction so that parents can have a good understanding of such problems. When such problems arise, parents will also know what to do.

What to do if your child is underweight:

Don't panic if your baby is too underweight. Only by carefully finding the crux of the problem can we solve it effectively. For example: not getting enough nutrition due to parental neglect; because drinking too much liquids, there is no room in the stomach for more solid food, the nutrition is not enough, and there is naturally a difference in weight.

The average weight of a newborn at birth is 3kg, but a birth weight of 2.5kg is normal; the weight reaches about 6kg at 5 months; the average weight at 1 year old is 9kg; the pattern of subsequent weight gain is: weight (kg) = age × 2 + 8. However, babies are different from each other. If their weight deviates from the average standard, it is best to consult a doctor so that you can look at your baby's health scientifically.

If your baby really doesn't reach the minimum standard weight, don't panic. Only by carefully finding the crux of the problem can we solve it effectively.

The following reasons are listed below, please carefully solve them:

1. Exclusive breastfeeding

After one year old, the nutrition of breast milk can no longer meet the baby's physical development needs, and breast milk alone will affect the baby's health. Therefore, it is necessary to make a reasonable ratio of breast milk, complementary food and other foods. As the baby's mobility increases, he will slowly learn to walk and his mobility will continue to increase. He will need more food to replenish his energy, and sometimes he may not get enough nutrition due to neglect by his parents. So plan to add enough calories to your food.

2. Eating at irregular times

Babies need to be fed regularly. If they wait until they are hungry to feed them, their appetite will be damaged. Sometimes, if the feeding time is delayed too long, the baby's appetite will be lost. So depending on the actual situation, try to eat at the same time every day.

3. Improper food selection

If your baby's food does not have enough nutrients and energy, it will not help him develop normally. For example, foods that are too low in fat; low in calorie foods (such as artificial desserts); low in nutrition foods (such as junk food and overly processed foods). To this end, we must pay attention to the balanced combination of food calories and nutrition. In addition, it is recommended to cook food using water as the medium, such as boiling, steaming, and stewing.

4. Time is too tight

Some babies are not yet ready to eat by themselves, and it is a challenge for them to master eating skills while satisfying their appetite. Therefore, parents should try to arrange enough time for their babies to eat. If you keep urging your baby, he will not think about himself and will leave the table even if he is still hungry.

5. Too many snacks before meals

Snacks before meals will make your baby's small appetite lose the mood to taste delicious food. Adjust the time of adding snacks: between breakfast and lunch, between lunch and dinner, and before going to bed.

6. Excessive water intake

Some babies drink too much liquids (milk, juice, water), and there is no room in their stomachs for more solid food. They cannot get enough nutrition, so there is naturally a difference in weight.

7. Suppress bad emotions

Before or after a meal, if something unpleasant happens, such as the baby is unhappy playing games, or is scolded by his parents, or the dining environment is not pleasant (the stool is uncomfortable, the spoon is difficult to hold), it will affect his appetite.

8. Bad habits

Some babies are used to eating while watching TV or playing, and their parents always need to chase them to feed them. This not only makes them eat less, but also is not conducive to digestion and absorption. Therefore, the dining environment must be quiet, and external disturbances should be avoided as much as possible to allow the baby to eat with peace of mind.

9. Diseases and troubles

Many physiological diseases can cause babies to be underweight, such as ear infections, asthma, digestive diseases, metabolic disorders, iron and zinc deficiencies, parasitic diseases, endocrine system diseases, etc. The baby will appear hungry, or eat a lot but still lose weight and be weak. At the same time, some medicines - such as antibiotics, can also damage your baby's appetite. Consult your doctor about these issues to find the right treatment to protect your baby's appetite.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of what to do if children are too underweight. When children have such problems, parents should not panic. If the child has physical problems, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time. At the same time, they should also let the child develop good living habits, which will be beneficial to his growth in all aspects.