In the human body, the role of iron is not small, it is one of the main raw materials for synthetic hemoglobin. The function of hemoglobin is mainly to transport oxygen to various tissues and organs, and to transport the carbon dioxide produced in the metabolism of the tissues to the lungs for excretion. When there is a lack of iron in the body, the hemoglobin content and physiological activity are reduced, causing a significant reduction in the oxygen carried, which affects the supply of nutrients and oxygen in the brain. There is a decline in immune function, easy fatigue, inability to concentrate, memory loss and so on.
Baby iron supplement method in different periods
Children who were severely deficient in iron in their childhood did not reach normal levels in their ability to learn, remember and think. The youngsters with the worst iron deficiency status will suffer from increased intelligence after they grow up. In addition, some iron-deficient children have failed to keep up with the normal level of intellectual development during their growth. So mothers must pay attention to iron supplements for babies.
1, mothers decided to fetal baby body iron stock
During the fetal baby period, expectant mothers should pay special attention to dietary nutrition and appropriately increase the intake of foods rich in protein, vitamins, iron and folic acid to ensure the need for hemoglobin synthesis. By mid-pregnancy, small doses of iron can be supplemented according to physical conditions and maintained until postpartum. Once the patient has been diagnosed with anaemia, iron should be promptly given under the guidance of a doctor to correct anemia in time and reduce the risk.
2. Breastfeeding
0-4 months of the baby, breast milk is very low iron content, 1000 ml breast milk contains only 1.5 mg to 2.0 mg, but the absorption rate of up to 50%. So mothers have to feed their baby's breastmilk.
3, strengthen the iron food supplement
For babies older than 6 months, add iron-rich foods promptly. The baby can be fed with fortified iron powder, rice flour, biscuits, etc.
4, eating iron-rich foods
Eight-month-old babies choose more foods rich in heme iron. Such as animal liver, lean meat, fish, chicken and duck blood, fresh mushrooms, black fungus, seaweed, jujube, sesame and soybean products.
5, eat more foods containing vitamin C
Children over one year of age eating iron-containing foods at the same time as eating more fruits containing vitamin C will increase the absorption rate of iron by more than four times. Cherries, oranges, strawberries, citrons, garlic sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, etc. are suitable fruits and vegetables with high vitamin C content.
The common mistakes of baby iron supplement
If the baby does not have severe iron deficiency symptoms, usually eating more foods containing high iron content in the diet can meet the purpose of baby iron supplementation. There are four misunderstandings in the process of supplementing iron to the baby. Mom and Dad must pay attention to it.
1, iron yolk enough supply.
Although the eggs contain iron, the phosvitin in them will inhibit the inhalation of iron, so you can't eat more, eat one a day.
2, fruit vitamin C is not conducive to iron.
In fact, fruits and vegetables are rich in organic acids, and organic acids combine with iron, which is more conducive to the absorption of iron.
3, meat affect iron, difficult to digest?
Most of the heme iron is present in meat. As long as you pay attention to the cooking method, the iron supplementation effect of meat food is better. For example, you can give the baby meat.
4, spinach iron?
The latest scientific research shows that in the past, it was believed that the iron-rich spinach was due to the advancement of the decimal point when calculating, and the iron in spinach was non-heme iron, which was easily absorbed by the body. In addition, oxalic acid in spinach binds with iron and affects the body's absorption of iron.
Reminder:
The use of scientifically reasonable food supplements for mildly anemic children can be corrected. Heavier anemic babies must also take ferrous drugs and vitamin C tablets and stomach enzyme tablets in addition to diet. Iron supplements should be based on the baby's weight, anemia and growth rate to judge comprehensively, preferably under the guidance of a doctor, must not blindly take.
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