Patient's question:
The head cannot lift up like a normal child, always tilting backward, the hands cannot open, unable to stand or walk independently, expressionless, sometimes screaming, and swallowing is also difficult. The doctor diagnosed it as cerebral palsy. What should be paid attention to in the daily diet of children with cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
1. Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulties with chewing, swallowing, and dietary dysregulation. To better facilitate cooperation between the child and parents, they can be taught to eat when hungry, combining it with play.2. Most children have poor nutritional status, so the dietary management of pediatric cerebral palsy should not be overlooked. It is necessary to provide high-calorie, high-protein, high-vitamin, and easily digestible foods.
3. If the child is too young, during feeding, the mother should be in a semi-recumbent position. The child's head should be placed on the mother's arm, with the mother's forearm supporting the child's shoulders and back. The child's hands should be in front, maintaining a symmetrical body posture. This helps normalize muscle tension throughout the child's body, making feeding easier. It is essential to maintain proper feeding posture.
4. Meals should be regular, typically eaten once in the morning, afternoon, and evening.