Many babies may experience iron deficiency, which can lead to symptoms of anemia. Not only is the baby prone to illness, but they may also have poor resistance, loss of appetite, picky eating, and anorexia. So how to determine if a baby is deficient in iron or not?
Iron deficient babies have very pale nails and often feel lethargic, with a pale complexion and pale red lips. They are prone to fatigue, often unable to concentrate, and often drink water while eating. They have a poor appetite and do not like to eat. In addition, it is often prone to infectious diseases, emotional fluctuations, and anger, all of which are symptoms of iron deficiency in babies.
When a baby develops iron deficiency, in addition to affecting intellectual development, it can also have an impact on learning. Babies with iron deficiency anemia often experience constipation, picky eating habits, and mouth inflammation, which are all caused by iron deficiency.
In order to prevent iron deficiency in babies, women should supplement their nutrition in a timely manner after pregnancy to avoid causing iron deficiency in their babies. Only when the pregnant woman is healthy can the baby's nutrition be satisfied. After discovering that the baby is iron deficient after birth, it should also be supplemented through diet or some medication.
