We all hope for the healthy growth of our babies, and iron is an important element for our human body growth. We should supplement it appropriately to maintain the normal iron content in our body, so as to maintain our health. But children may not be able to absorb these trace elements, and if they are not careful, it may lead to iron deficiency. So what about iron deficiency in a 2-year-old baby?
What will happen to a 2-year-old baby with iron deficiency
Babies with iron deficiency generally have the following symptoms: crying and waking up during sleep; Mental lethargy, anorexia, picky eating, and delayed growth and development; Frequently experiencing dizziness, insomnia, colds, fever, coughing, and diarrhea; Lack of concentration. Easy to cause iron deficiency anemia; Easy to fatigue; Pale complexion and nails; Coldness in hands and feet; Reduced immunity and anti infection ability; The most effective and rapid way to supplement iron for children with delayed development and iron deficiency in babies is through dietary and medication supplementation.
How to supplement iron
Supplementing with iron containing foods, animal organs are the first choice for iron supplementation, such as liver, kidney, stomach, heart, etc., and have a high absorption rate. Next are some animal based foods, such as lean meat, seafood, etc. Plant based foods also have high iron content, such as seaweed, kelp, legumes, black fungus, etc. However, the iron absorption efficiency of plant-based foods is not as good as animal based foods. Supplementing protein and vitamin C can promote the absorption of iron. Protein is mainly found in lean meat and eggs, while vitamin C is mainly found in fruits such as cherries, pineapples, plums, peaches, oranges, waxberries, pomelos, figs, and longans. These fruits are not only rich in vitamin C, but also contain iron, which can promote iron absorption and supplement iron.
There are still many ways to supplement iron, and we should strive to help children supplement iron in a healthier way. We should also pay attention to deliberately supplementing iron at regular intervals to ensure sufficient supply of iron for children. And if the child lacks iron for a long time and cannot supplement it, we should take the child to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.
