(Picture source: www.babycenter.cn) Question 1 My baby is only 3 months old and has always had fine hair like hair on his head. How can I make my baby’s hair grow thicker? Can I shave my head and apply ginger? Dr. Luo Zhen’s answer: It takes time for baby’s hair to grow. Although some babies have thick hair after birth, it will gradually grow as they grow…
Question 1: My baby has blisters on his palms and soles, and there are white patches on the tip of his tongue. The blood test says he has hand, foot and mouth disease. Does he need hospitalization? Is it okay to take medicine? In addition, the baby is crying a little at night. Today, the tongue coating is white and thick, and he is drooling. What should I do? Dr. Cui Lixia answers: If your baby has symptoms such as fever, low energy, lethargy, difficulty breathing, fatigue or pale complexion…
Question 1: My daughter will be one month old in two or three days. During this period of time, she will hiccup at the sight of cold air, two or three times a day. Just feed her some breast milk or some warm water and it will be fine. Is there something wrong with such repeated hiccups? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: It’s okay, it’s because the diaphragm is stimulated. Hiccups in babies are a very common physiological development phenomenon. This is because the child…
Question 1: The baby’s umbilical cord fell off at 12 days old. It looks like this after it falls off. What’s going on? What should I do? Dr. Xu Lijuan answered: The root of the umbilical cord is inflamed. It is considered that the umbilical cord has fallen off for a long time. It may also be caused by inadequate care. Currently, it is necessary to use iodophor for disinfection to thoroughly disinfect the root of the navel. Disinfect areas that cannot be seen and then let them dry naturally. …
Question 1. My baby is 9 months old. The community physical examination said that the child’s anterior fontanel is too large, which is due to calcium deficiency. Let’s supplement calcium. What kind of calcium is suitable for a 9-month-old baby? If I keep taking vitamin AD, do I need to keep taking calcium? Also, which one is more suitable, pharmaceutical calcium or health supplements? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: An excessively large anterior fontanel does not necessarily mean calcium deficiency. There are many reasons. The baby needs to be observed…
Question 1: My child (28 days old) has not slept in the past few days. He will fall asleep when held in his arms and wake up as soon as he is put on the bed. I would like to ask the doctor what is going on? Dr. Yuan Yunlong’s answer: Babies under 3 months of age are less secure and are in light sleep for about 20 minutes after falling asleep. Therefore, if the baby falls asleep in the parents’ arms and moves to the bed at this stage, it is easier to wake up. 3…
Question 1: Hello doctor, I am weaning my child. Is there any medicine that can restore breastfeeding? Dr. Pan Guilan answered: You can take vitamin B6 orally, 20 tablets 3 times a day on the first day, 10 tablets 3 times a day on the 2nd day, 5 tablets 2 times a day on the third day, and drink more malt water at the same time. . This method can restore breast milk, but the effect varies from person to person, and taking large doses…
Question 1: My baby is 45 days old and I am breastfeeding. I have frequent flatulence and crying recently. I had bleeding in my stool today. What should I do? Dr. Cui Lixia’s answer: If the child is not uncomfortable with flatulence, there is no need for intervention and the child can adjust it by himself. Crying may be due to stomach discomfort. If there is bleeding in the stool, it is recommended to go to the hospital to check the stool. Let the baby grow up…
Breast milk is the best food for babies. Nowadays, most mothers are willing to exclusively breastfeed, but many mothers face the problem of insufficient breast milk. First, let’s understand the symptoms of insufficient breast milk: The baby spends a lot of effort when feeding, holds the mother’s nipple and refuses to let it go after emptying the milk, or suddenly sucks hard for a few times and then spits out the nipple and starts crying. non-stop. Baby…
Question 1: My baby is 44 days old. He weighed 7.6 pounds when he was born and now weighs 10.2 pounds. I felt that my baby had been having frequent bowel movements since the second week of birth. He would have bowel movements as soon as he drank breast milk and had bowel movements 6 to 8 times a day. The doctor checked and prescribed medicine, and he was given montmorillonite powder to take. Because the baby sleeps irregularly and is always fussy, and the medicine is not taken on time and intermittently, but the effect is not good. What should I do? …
