Newborn baby's tongue turns white after drinking milk powder

Newborns cannot directly consume adult food because their digestive systems are not fully developed right after they are born. Breast milk and formula are the main sources of nutrition for newborns. Sometimes, the tongue of a newborn baby turns white after drinking milk powder. This situation may affect the physical health of the newborn baby, and people need to pay attention to it. The following is a detailed introduction to why the tongue of a newborn baby turns white after drinking milk powder.

Thick white tongue coating is mostly due to cold and dampness. The digestive system of infants and young children is still immature, the secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes is less, and the activity of digestive enzymes is low. It is difficult for them to adapt to large changes in food quality and quantity. In addition, the nervous system has poor gastrointestinal regulation and poor immune function, so they are very prone to indigestion.

Guidance:

You should start by adjusting your diet and controlling your meal intake appropriately. The food should be soft, thin, and easy to digest (rice soup, noodle soup, etc.). After 6 to 12 hours, you can eat easily digestible protein foods. Parents should cultivate good eating habits for infants and young children, eat each meal at regular times and in regular amounts, and avoid indigestion. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up.

1. Usually, for mothers who breastfeed, the amount of milk secreted after delivery will gradually increase as the baby grows, and the nutrients contained in breast milk can also meet the baby's needs for healthy development. When the baby is feeding, the mother can hear the baby swallowing sound. After feeding, the baby can fall asleep sweetly and his weight will slowly increase. The baby urinates at least six times a day, which can be the best proof that the baby is full.

2. Before the baby is six months old, the water content of breast milk and formula milk is more than 90%, which can basically meet the baby's water needs, so there is no need to feed the baby extra water. The baby's stomach and intestines have no digestive ability before six months old, so it is not recommended to add complementary foods to the baby at this stage.