Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Could you please recommend some foods that can help boost the baby's intellectual development during breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
1. Food should be diverse;2. Food should be fresh;
3. Breastfeeding mothers should also follow these two principles, but be careful to avoid contact with some sensitive foods, such as those with strong irritants like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, etc. Engage in fitness exercises with the baby, practice sitting and standing. Recite rhymes with a rhythmic and catchy tone, tell him the names of the items in the house and those hanging on the walls, and talk to him often. Play small games like hide-and-seek, etc. When introducing complementary foods, pay attention to adding them at the right time, as this is the step to transition to regular meals. However, do not neglect milk intake. Most mothers have already gone back to work, or breastfeeding may not be sufficient, so infant formula is not a bad choice. Babies grow very quickly during this period, so it’s important to supplement their calcium to prevent conditions like rib flaring and pigeon chest due to calcium deficiency.