Patient's question:
Symptoms and previous treatment history: No symptoms What kind of assistance is needed: Consultation whether it's better for the child to eat wheat-based foods or commercially available children's snacks (such as Wang Zai little cakes)...Doctor's answer:
I first want to tell you that infants and young children should absolutely not eat junk food on the market. The chewing and absorption functions of infants and young children have not yet fully developed, and their absorption capacity is weak, making it difficult for them to fully digest and absorb nutrients. Therefore, food should be chosen based on the child's age and absorption capacity. The supplementary food or diet provided should be fine, soft, and well-cooked, such as squeezing out vegetable juice, making vegetable puree, or cutting lean meat into minced meat. It is important to remind parents that when feeding infants, they should not chew the food first in their own mouths and then spit it into a spoon or mouth-feed the infant. This practice is beneficial for the maturation of the infant's absorption functions. Although infants may not have teeth or have not yet grown their teeth, they can still absorb fine, soft, and well-cooked food. Chewing food in the mouth is an unhygienic habit, as it can transmit blood-borne pathogens such as bacteria and viruses from adults to children. Given that children have a weak resistance, they are easily susceptible to diseases as a result.Advice: Personally, I recommend that many of the commercially available infant foods have undergone fortification. In order to provide comprehensive nutrition for the baby, parents often buy certain fortified foods for them. Before purchasing fortified foods, parents should carefully read the nutritional content indicated on the outer packaging of the food. If several foods have the same level of fortification, parents will have to choose one. When necessary, parents should consult a doctor or expert for advice. Unintentional purchases may pose the risk of poisoning for the baby. Wishing the baby good health.