Understanding Your Baby's Unusual Stool: Pediatric Concerns Explained
Bowel issues Hello Doctor: When my child was 6 months old, I switched his formula. Recently, I noticed that his stools have changed; they are somewhat watery but not overly so (they are a bit mushy but not too mushy) and do not have a strong odor. Initially, I thought he was just...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen reply Pediatrics
The stool is soft and mushy. If there is no foul odor, sour smell, blood in the stool, abdominal bloating, decreased appetite, or signs of distress such as crying, there is no need for excessive concern. You may consult a pediatric gastroenterologist to evaluate and rule out the ...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's Unusual Stool: Pediatric Concerns Explained
Is My Toddler's Nutrition Adequate Without Formula Milk?
Do not drink formula milk? My baby (boy) is 2 years and 1 month old, with a height of 90 cm and a weight of 13 kg. His weight has not increased at all in the past few months, but he has grown taller. I give him formula milk in the morning and evening, and he eats meals with adult...
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1. At 2 years and 1 month old, weighing 13 kilograms, the child's weight falls at the 50th percentile on the growth chart for Taiwanese children, which is considered a standard weight. The weight gain at this age is slower compared to when the child was 1 year old, which is ...[Read More] Is My Toddler's Nutrition Adequate Without Formula Milk?
How to Properly Transition Your Toddler to New Formula and Cereal
The correct way to transition infants from formula to cereal powder? Hello Dr. Chang, my baby is currently 18 months old and doesn't like to drink water very much. Since she was 2 months old, she has been drinking a specific brand of French formula. I am now considering swit...
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At 18 months old, a baby's gastrointestinal development is more complete, and it is acceptable to gradually introduce more than one type of wheat flour or wheat extract. However, a small number of patients may be allergic to wheat flour, so it is safer to introduce one type ...[Read More] How to Properly Transition Your Toddler to New Formula and Cereal
Choosing the Right Nutritional Supplement for Your Child: Coromega, Efalex, or proEFA?
Coromega, Efalex, proEFA My child is 1 year and 10 months old and seems to be a bit delayed in language development. I would like to supplement with nutritional products. Which one is suitable: Coromega, Efalex, or proEFA? Are there any contraindications? Thank you!
Dr. Zhang Yingwen reply Pediatrics
Dear Sir/Madam, 1. Coromega, Efalex, and ProEFA are commercially available omega-3 and omega-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements that contain DHA and EPA, which are precursors to essential fatty acids. 2. Coromega contains omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, EPA, Vitamin ...[Read More] Choosing the Right Nutritional Supplement for Your Child: Coromega, Efalex, or proEFA?
Can I Add Simethicone for My 2-Month-Old's Gas Issues?
Non-crying addition Dr. Chang: The baby is two months old and often cries due to abdominal bloating. Currently, the baby is drinking hydrolyzed protein formula and has a bowel movement once a day. A colleague suggested adding simethicone. Is it appropriate to add simethicone at t...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen reply Pediatrics
A two-month-old baby experiencing abdominal bloating and crying may be due to cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance, which can cause stomach pain and accounts for about 10-20% of infant colic. Switching to a hydrolyzed protein formula or a lactose-free formula ma...[Read More] Can I Add Simethicone for My 2-Month-Old's Gas Issues?
Common Pediatric Concerns: Addressing Six Key Baby Issues
Six Questions About Babies 1. The baby has had very foul-smelling stools since two months old, even before introducing solid foods. Why is this happening? 2. The baby consumes 150 cc of formula per feeding (one tablespoon is 30 cc). I mix three tablespoons of Mead Johnson EnfaM...
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Is It Safe to Give Honey to an 8-Month-Old Baby?
Can an 8-month-old baby eat honey? It is not recommended to give honey to a child under one year of age due to the risk of botulism. Honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, which can be harmful to infants.
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Honey should not be given to infants under one year of age due to the risk of gastrointestinal bacterial infections. What is the purpose of giving honey? Are there other foods that can be used as alternatives?[Read More] Is It Safe to Give Honey to an 8-Month-Old Baby?
Essential Pediatric Tips for Feeding Your 3-Month-Old Baby
Please ask a few questions regarding babies. Thank you? You mentioned that a three-month-old baby can consume fructooligosaccharides, but how much can they have in a day? Since babies eat very frequently, I’m worried about the potential burden on their kidneys. Also, my baby comp...
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Here are simple answers to your questions: 1. Fructose intake does not place a burden on the kidneys. 2. There is no standardized amount for fructose consumption. 3. Baoyi'er can be mixed with milk or water, or directly dropped into the mouth, and then followed by drinking w...[Read More] Essential Pediatric Tips for Feeding Your 3-Month-Old Baby
Can Babies Under Three Months Safely Consume Fructose?
Can a three-month-old baby eat fructooligosaccharides? I use a pacifier dipped in fructose syrup for my baby to suck on. Will this have any impact on my baby's health? The baby cries continuously without the fructose, and does not eat glucose. Would it be okay to choose a lo...
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Fructose and glucose are both monosaccharides that can be absorbed by infants. However, a very small number of patients have fructose intolerance, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal cramps, vomiting, and seizures when consuming foods containing fructose (e.g., fruits). Oc...[Read More] Can Babies Under Three Months Safely Consume Fructose?