Anemia at 6 months

A baby's growth cannot be separated from the careful care of the family. When the baby reaches the sixth month, in addition to making the baby happy and playing with the baby every day, there are many changes that need attention. For example, the child may face anemia, drooling, adding complementary foods, and gastrointestinal indigestion problems. These must be fundamentally paid attention to and corresponding prevention and treatment work must be done.

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

Continue 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.

Choosing formula

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.

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.

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.