Every new mother pays extra attention to their child's growth, especially during their confinement period, hoping that their child can grow faster. Usually, when a child is over one month old, they will be weighed and their height measured to see how much they have grown compared to when they were born. However, some mothers find that their child did not grow taller during the confinement period. What should they do?
What if the baby doesn't grow during the confinement period
It may be that the baby's nutrient absorption is not very good. You can supplement him with some probiotics to help digestion. It is recommended to try changing the milk powder for him. Some milk powders contain a large amount of OPO in their nutritional components, which helps the growth of lactobacilli in the baby's intestines and promotes the absorption of key nutrients. Eating them is easier to gain weight.
How to take care of babies during confinement
1. The room where newborns live should be suitable for temperature and fresh air.
2. Don't let many people come into contact with newborns. Because newborns come to the human world from a sterile uterus, their resistance is weaker. Adults carry bacteria in their throat and fingers, and newborns who come into contact with many people are easily infected with diseases.
3. Newborns should take frequent showers, change diapers frequently, pay attention to cleanliness, and protect their skin. The skin and mucous membranes of newborns are very delicate, so adult movements should be gentle. Do not scrub the oral cavity to avoid damaging the oral mucosa.
4. Crying every day is beneficial for newborns, as crying is a form of exercise for newborns. Crying every day can promote blood circulation and allow the alveoli to fully expand. But if you cry too much or for too long, you need to find the reason. Some young parents do not allow their children to cry and instead pick them up or give them milk, which is uncomfortable.
From the moment a child is born, they will be cared for by their parents, grandparents, and so on. Therefore, when it is discovered that the child's height and weight are not long, it is very worrying. Actually, from the moment a child is born, their weight will increase by 2 to 3 pounds every month. If the child really hasn't gained any weight, it's recommended to change the formula appropriately to see if it's due to poor absorption.
