What should I do if my baby has ectropion?

The healthy development of babies is very important for the family, because the baby is the future of the family and the key to the continuation of genes. The health of babies is very fragile and can be easily manifested in various aspects. In particular, the problem of bone development of babies is the most worrying, because many babies have certain bone development problems. Among them, rib valgus is a common disease. Let's take a look at what to do if the baby has rib valgus?

First of all, the mother must take the baby to the hospital to see a doctor, find out the cause of the baby's rib eversion, prescribe the right medicine, and then provide care and correction.

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation

For rib valgus caused by rickets, you should follow the doctor's advice on the medication and dosage. Taking your baby out to sunbathe more often can also help supplement calcium.

Massage your baby regularly every day

Specific method: From the baby's sternum to the bottom of the abdomen, above the navel, along the ribs, use the palms of both hands to make a water-dividing motion and gently touch the baby's body. Be careful not to use too much force.

Do this two to three times a day, each time for about five minutes, to effectively correct rib valgus.

Consciously change the holding position; don’t always hold the same position.

For babies aged 4-6 months, hold the baby facing forward, because the child's back is against the adult with support from the back and the front is supported by the hands or held by the hands in front. This disperses the force and does not cause particularly strong force to any one part of the child, which is less likely to cause bone deformities.

Do corrective exercises with your baby

Encourage your child to do corrective exercises that help expand the chest and enhance breathing function.

Jogging exercise helps to enhance visceral activity, expand breathing volume, and improve chest hypoplasia.

Mothers can prevent their babies' rib valgus. Here are some tips to prevent your baby from having rib valgus due to rickets.

Breastfeeding is encouraged, and infant complementary foods rich in vitamin D and with an appropriate ratio of calcium and phosphorus should be added in a timely manner.

Get more sun exposure, with an average daily outdoor activity time of more than one hour, and expose more skin.

For weak children or when outdoor activities are restricted in winter and spring, vitamin D can be supplemented, 400-800 international units per day. If the mother cannot calculate clearly, it is recommended to use the first and second methods to avoid excessive vitamin D poisoning.