For the sake of baby’s health, six things to pay attention to during pregnancy

A child’s appearance, character and behavior are largely determined by genes contributed by both parents. However, the environment is also crucial to the healthy growth and development of children, and the influence of the environment has begun to play a role since the baby was still in the womb. The influence of environment on fetus cannot be underestimated. It is well known that drinking, smoking or eating unsterilized dairy products can affect the normal development of the fetus. This is already a [commonplace] problem. But in fact, we are talking about [environment] far more than that. There are also other living habits or behaviors that you may not have noticed that will affect the future health of the fetus. Now, Read More …

Is there a real secret to the growth of children?

Many parents are concerned about their children’s height. Clove mothers have also been stressing that besides genetic factors, there are many factors that affect the growth and development of their babies. Besides balanced diet, proper exercise, adequate sleep and even healthy psychology are also very important, especially for children before the age of 2, more attention should be paid to these points. However, unfortunately, some parents are eager for quick success and instant benefits in raising their children. These principles are too broad in their view. They want to know that what and what will be given to their children every day, and then the children will grow taller. Some parenting numbers have taken advantage of this mentality of some Read More …

How to supplement vitamin D for children? It is enough to read this one

Regarding vitamin D, many parents may be confused. On the one hand, it is said that it can promote calcium absorption and is very important for children’s growth and development. On the other hand, it has always been said that the baby should be compensated after birth, but when it comes to what, there are different opinions: China’s guidelines suggest adding up to 2 years old, while the United States suggests continuing through the entire childhood and adolescence period. Who should I listen to? Dr. Clove invited professional nutritionists to solve parents’ confusion about vitamin D (VD). Vitamin D supplementation is essential First of all, parents need to be clear that both China and the United States suggest: It is Read More …

Vitamin AD drops are eaten every day, will children be poisoned?

Speaking of vitamin A and vitamin D, I believe parents will never be unfamiliar with them. Appropriate amount of vitamin A and vitamin D is especially important for baby’s eyesight and bone development. There are too many health care products and drugs containing vitamin A and vitamin D on the market, and parents are inevitably suspicious in the process of purchasing: How much is appropriate? It is said that excessive vitamin A is easy to be poisoned. Do you need to supplement it? Vitamin A and vitamin D are added to the milk powder. Do you need any extra supplements? Today, Dr. Clove will explain parents’ doubts about vitamin A and vitamin D one by one. Can vitamin AD be Read More …

Why do you always worry about calcium deficiency in your children? Mom, you worry too much

Speaking of the topic of [calcium supplement], I believe that Bao’s parents are full of questions to ask. [My baby is almost 2 years old and has only 8 teeth. Do you want some calcium? ] [The baby has been losing his hair recently and is still sweating. Can calcium supplement improve? ] [Baby’s ribs are a little everted, is it caused by calcium deficiency? ] … … It seems that as long as the baby’s growth and development are slightly different, the most easily thought of by treasure parents is [calcium deficiency]. As a result, holding the mentality of “supplementing points is definitely better than not strengthening”, they bought calcium supplements for their babies one after another, hoping that Read More …

Infants aged 4-6 months can only rely on vitamin D supplements.

Sources of vitamin D in human body: sunlight irradiates skin; Diet; Vitamin D fortification. Due to the shortage of vitamin D in breast milk, when the baby cannot add supplementary food within 4-6 months, it cannot receive enough sunlight to irradiate the skin and can only rely on vitamin D supplements. In order to prevent vitamin D deficiency rickets, in addition to receiving as much sunlight as possible, one vitamin D preparation acceptable to infants should also be selected. The article was reprinted by Clove Garden authorized by the author.

Why do pediatricians not recommend calcium supplement for children?

Some parents always ask me on Weibo, is there any difference between vitamin A + D and vitamin D supplementation for babies in what? How long will vitamin D take? In addition to vitamin D, do you need calcium? How big is the baby’s fish oil and calcium supplement? When the baby is two or three years old, many mothers have not made up for it. Why? Foreign professional pediatricians usually do not recommend infants to supplement extra calcium. To answer the above questions, Let’s explain three things first: First, domestic pediatricians recommend that babies regularly supplement not [fish oil] but [cod liver oil], [Fish oil] refers to supplements such as DHA, It is not recommended as a conventional supplement. Read More …

Babies should not have both vitamin D and sun protection.

Parents all know that vitamin D can promote calcium absorption, and obtaining sufficient vitamin D is the key to successful calcium supplement. And sun exposure is undoubtedly the most economical and convenient way to obtain vitamin D. However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. While basking in the sun makes the baby get vitamin D, If the ultraviolet rays in the sunlight are too strong, Or exposure to the sun for too long may also bring some damage to the baby’s skin. Therefore, the baby’s delicate skin must not be directly exposed to the sun. It is easy to get sunburned. The sunburned skin will become red, swollen, hot, painful, Then blisters, peeling, This not only brings temporary pain to Read More …

The myth of dietary supplements has been shattered. Don’t believe in foreign goods.

China and the United States have been talking about visas for ten years, and two people are happy. The first is an American Chinese, saving several trips. The second is American businessmen. The more frequent Chinese tourists come, the better it will be for the American economy. This will allow more Chinese to spend their money in the United States. Among the things that the Chinese carry back from the United States, one big item is dietary supplements, or nutritional supplements. Confused Consumers: Dietary Supplements, Disease Treatment, Disease-free Prevention? People think that supplements are good things and foreign supplements. What is more proud is that many of them are prescribed by doctors in China, such as glucosamine and bone strength. Read More …