The first tests of the baby

The most difficult period for mom and baby is the first year after birth. And the task of parents in this difficult time is to help the little man to go this way as easily as possible.

TEST ONE. LEARNING TO ASSEMBLE FOOD
Due to the immaturity of the nervous system, muscle weakness and natural dysbiosis, not only the nutrition process, but the assimilation of food itself is not easy for the child’s body. Most acutely babies under one year experience intestinal colic. The reason may lie in the unsuitable mixture for feeding, as well as if the mother eats foods that cause increased gas formation.
How to help? Before feeding, place the baby on its tummy for five minutes. Gently press the child’s legs bent at the knees to the stomach and then release them. Relief also comes from swimming in warm water. A common calming effect for mother and baby is massage: mother strokes the baby on the back when he lies on her chest.
Urgently to the doctor! In some cases, colic is a consequence of lactase deficiency. If a nursing mother strictly adheres to the diet, and the baby cries after feeding and does not react to the usual methods of eliminating colic, you should immediately consult a doctor for the appointment of a special diet and drug therapy.
TEST TWO.DELIVERING FROM ALLERGY
The most common allergy in the first year of life is food, the main allergen of which is cow's milk protein. However, any new product introduced during feeding can act on the baby. Acute allergic reactions can be caused by insect bites, certain medications, household chemicals, and even baby cosmetics.
How to help? When the first signs of an allergy appear, for example, redness of the skin, the first thing to do is to eliminate its cause. If it is caused by the use of a new cream, immediately rinse it off. If an allergen enters the mucous membrane, the baby should be provided with access to fresh air. If skin irritation appeared due to the wearing of a diaper or tight diaper, it is necessary to allow the skin to "breathe", and subsequently use a special cream under the diaper.
Urgently to the doctor! Any allergic reaction is an occasion to show the child to the doctor. An allergic reaction can develop unpredictably and instantly, so immediately call an ambulance if the baby's larynx swells, breathing is disturbed and convulsions begin.
TEST THREE. FIRST TOOTH WITHOUT PAIN
Discomfort during teething is not observed in every baby. But in most children, this process is painful. This can be expressed in increased irritability of the child, sleep disturbance due to pain and inflammation of the gums, fever, digestive disorders. Often, a child has increased salivation and loss of appetite.
How to help? You can alleviate the painful sensations of the baby with the help of a moderately chilled silicone ring. Cold constricts blood vessels in the gums, thereby relieving pain. In addition, such a "toy" will not allow the child to take everything in his mouth. Also, fresh chilled fruits and vegetables are suitable for the baby. If the gums are noticeably inflamed, you can use special gels with lidocaine, which are applied in a thin layer to reddened areas. And if, in addition to gum inflammation, the baby has a fever, then you can try a complex herbal remedy, for example, Dantinorm Baby. The components that make up its composition (chamomile, Indian ivy, medicinal rhubarb) effectively affect all teething symptoms, which saves mom from using several drugs at once.
Urgently to the doctor! If the child’s condition does not improve, he refuses to eat, and the temperature exceeded 38^aboutC, consult a doctor immediately so as not to miss the onset of the disease, which may be hiding under the guise of a teething syndrome.
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Material prepared by Julia Dekanova

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