Why Does My Baby Experience Gas After Breastfeeding?
Does drinking breast milk cause gas? Hello, doctor. My baby is now over two months old and is drinking both breast milk and formula. However, we have noticed that he tends to cry due to gas after drinking breast milk, while he does not have this issue when he is given formula (go...
Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: Generally, the protein in breast milk is less likely to cause allergies and is better absorbed. In addition to dietary supplements, mothers should also consider whether there are specific herbal ingredients that may cause bloating. Some formula milks contain additives like...[Read More] Why Does My Baby Experience Gas After Breastfeeding?
Introducing Solid Foods for Babies: Tips for Parents with Allergies
Baby complementary foods Hello, Doctor: 1. My baby is now over 10 months old and has had atopic dermatitis since 6 months. The skin looks pretty good, but occasionally there are some red spots on the cheeks. We usually provide the baby with complementary foods such as job'...
Dr. He Ciyuan Reply:
1. Foods that can cause allergies are mostly derived from proteins, including milk, eggs, soybeans, nuts, seafood, and fish, which are common allergens. Any food can potentially trigger an allergic reaction. If a specific food is identified as a trigger, it is advisable to avoid ...[Read More] Introducing Solid Foods for Babies: Tips for Parents with Allergies
Understanding Newborn Temporal Bone Depression: Causes and Implications
Newborn temporal bone depression A pediatric patient, approximately three to four days old, has been observed to have a depression on the right temporal bone (currently nine days old, with the depression measuring about the size of two ten-dollar coins and a depth of approximatel...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: The baby was born via natural delivery without the use of any assistive devices. It was later discovered that there is a depression on the right temporal bone approximately the size of two ten-dollar coins, with a depth of 0.5 cm. I find it difficult to understand the poss...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Temporal Bone Depression: Causes and Implications
How Often Should You Feed Your Baby Breast Milk?
How often should breast milk be fed? How often should breast milk be fed? Is it true that newborns should be fed whenever they are hungry, while formula milk should be fed every three hours or more?
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Breastfeeding should be done on demand, meaning feed the baby whenever they are hungry. As for how often newborns should be fed formula, there is no strict guideline. Some babies have a small stomach capacity and may spit up, so they should be fed smaller amounts more frequently....[Read More] How Often Should You Feed Your Baby Breast Milk?
How to Check if Your Child Has Contracted Hepatitis B?
How can I check if I have been infected? I have a question. I am a hepatitis B double positive carrier, but my daughter received immunoglobulin within twenty-four hours of birth. She is now three years old, and I breastfed her at birth. How can I determine if she has been infecte...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At three years old, the following tests can be performed: 1. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg, indicating whether there is an infection with Hepatitis B), and 2. Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb, indicating whether there is immunity to the Hepatitis B virus). Being a carrier...[Read More] How to Check if Your Child Has Contracted Hepatitis B?
Understanding Newborn Bowel Movements: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Newborn stool Hello, Doctor He. I would like to ask you about my child, who is currently one and a half months old. He is being fed a combination of breast milk and formula, and he has bowel movements twice a day, with a substantial amount each time. Is this considered normal? I ...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: If exclusively breastfeeding, breast milk is digested and absorbed more completely, which may result in bowel movements occurring every three to four days. However, the baby should not experience any discomfort (such as crying, vomiting, severe abdominal distension, or ref...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Bowel Movements: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Understanding Newborn Hiccups: Causes and Concerns for Parents
The reason why a newborn's body may twitch while burping is often due to the immature nervous system and muscle control. During the burping process, the baby may experience a reflex response as air is expelled from the stomach, which can lead to involuntary muscle contractio...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: (1) The bilirubin levels will steadily decrease over time. If there are no conditions such as dehydration or hemolysis, the bilirubin levels will not reverse and rise again. (2) After a baby finishes feeding, gently patting their back to help them burp (the patting should ...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Hiccups: Causes and Concerns for Parents
Post-Fever Care for Toddlers: Nutrition and Health Tips
Antipyretics. Complementary foods? Dear Dr. Hsiao, Thank you for your response on December 4th. My baby has been observed for another four days, and he has been normal without any fever, only experiencing slight coughing. I would like to ask: 1. If it is a viral infection and e...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. The fever has subsided, appetite is normal, and there are no other specific symptoms; generally, the patient should be considered recovered and can be monitored at home. 2. Performing disinfection can help reduce the invasion of bacteria and viruses, thereby protecting healt...[Read More] Post-Fever Care for Toddlers: Nutrition and Health Tips
Understanding Pediatric Neurological Concerns: When to Seek Help
Many questions? My eldest child is 8 years old and has Asperger's syndrome. He was delivered via vacuum extraction at 42 weeks. During his crawling phase, he exhibited head-banging behavior. Before he turned one, he experienced tremors in his hands while breastfeeding, where...
Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
1. It is recommended to undergo an early developmental delay assessment, which can be done at our hospital's pediatric neurology clinic with Dr. Bao-Ling Chang on Thursday afternoons. 2. Based on the described symptoms, they appear to be indicative of epilepsy. An evaluatio...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Neurological Concerns: When to Seek Help
Nutrition and Growth Concerns for Toddlers: A Parent's Guide
Nutrition and Growth Hello, doctor. My son is two and a half years old. Previously, he would vomit everything, but now that he is in daycare, his appetite has improved, and he no longer vomits. However, he mostly eats white rice and meat, and he doesn't eat much vegetables. ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
At two and a half years old, a height of nearly 90 cm is acceptable (25-50 percentile), but a weight of 10 kg is considered too low (<3 percentile). If other developmental milestones (such as walking, running, climbing stairs, speaking, and social behaviors) are normal, this i...[Read More] Nutrition and Growth Concerns for Toddlers: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Lip Blisters in Infants: Causes and Concerns
Blisters on the lips? My baby was born on September 13, and yesterday I noticed that his lips were white. Upon closer inspection, it seems like there are clusters of blisters. After observing for a day, I found that they become less noticeable when he doesn't drink milk, but...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The white appearance of an infant's lips may simply be a normal distribution of pigmentation, or it could be oral thrush (a fungal infection, though it is less common in newborns just a few days old). If the white spots appear after feeding and form blisters, they are more l...[Read More] Understanding Lip Blisters in Infants: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Your Baby's Constant Hunger: Pediatric Insights
Never feeling full? Hello, my son was born on July 23, weighing only 2280g, but everything was normal, so he didn't need to be placed in an incubator. The pediatrician mentioned that since he is small, I should feed him as much as he wants. Initially, I only breastfed him, b...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Fish: Hello, the daily food intake for a child should be between 100 to 180 cc/kg/day. If your child weighs 4 kg, they should consume between 400 to 720 cc throughout the day. There is no need to feed on a strict schedule; it is fine for the baby to drink whenever they want,...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's Constant Hunger: Pediatric Insights
Understanding Persistent Diarrhea with Mucus and Blood in Infants
Persistent diarrhea with mucus and streaks of blood? The child is currently 8 months and 10 days old. Since May 19, he has been experiencing diarrhea with mucus and blood-streaked stools. At the clinic, the doctor diagnosed it as Salmonella infection. After two weeks of medicatio...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Dora, Hello! 1. If diarrhea lasts more than two weeks, it is classified as chronic diarrhea. Conditions such as enteritis, food allergies, genetic factors, and immune issues can all contribute to chronic diarrhea. Your baby is likely experiencing post-infectious diarrhea ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Diarrhea with Mucus and Blood in Infants
Is It Safe for Newborns to Fly Long Distances?
Flying on an airplane? Dr. He: Hello, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. 1. Is it safe for a newborn to take a long-haul flight (from Atlanta to Taiwan, with a total travel time of about 20 hours including layovers)? Will the cabin pressure have any negative ef...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: Broadly speaking, newborns refer to infants under three months of age. There is no clear guideline on the appropriate age for flying; it may vary by airline, and some may require a signed waiver. Generally, during ascent and descent, the imbalance of pressure in and out of...[Read More] Is It Safe for Newborns to Fly Long Distances?
Understanding Baby's Bowel Issues: Feeding Patterns and Constipation Concerns
Bowel issues? Hello, my baby is currently 7 days away from turning 3 months old. Due to work commitments, I have my mother-in-law take care of the baby every other day. She feeds the baby a lot; a 900-gram can of formula is finished in 6 days. I have asked her to feed the baby ev...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Issues with formula preparation can potentially affect bowel movements (if the formula is too diluted, stools may be less frequent; if it is too concentrated, stools may be loose). Feeding too much does not necessarily impact bowel movements. 2. Fixed feeding schedules are n...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Bowel Issues: Feeding Patterns and Constipation Concerns
Understanding Pediatric Bloating: Causes, Prevention, and Speech Concerns
Bloating Hello, doctor: (1) My son has been experiencing bloating for more than a week, and applying anti-bloating cream hasn't helped much. Could this indicate indigestion if it continues like this? How can we prevent it in the future? (2) My child is currently 2 years and ...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Min, Hello! (1) The condition of abdominal bloating is particularly noticeable in children after they eat, primarily due to the thinner abdominal wall muscles. Generally, this improves after the age of 5. However, one should be cautious of the following conditions: -...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Bloating: Causes, Prevention, and Speech Concerns
Should My Child Switch Epilepsy Medications Based on EEG Results?
Please inquire about epilepsy medications? My daughter is 3 and a half years old and has been taking Lamotrigine for epilepsy for six months. Recently, we conducted a follow-up EEG after six months of medication and found that her entire brain starts to discharge as soon as she f...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! Although my specialty is pediatric gastroenterology and pulmonology, I will do my best to find answers for you. I hope this information is helpful! A. Tegretol (Carbamazepine) Indications: Generalized tonic-clonic seizures, complex partial seizures, mixed seizures, epil...[Read More] Should My Child Switch Epilepsy Medications Based on EEG Results?
Boosting Protein Intake for Your Toddler: Safe Tips and Guidelines
How to increase protein intake? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your previous response. I would like to help my son build a more solid physique. You mentioned that protein intake is very important. May I ask if it's okay for him to eat eggs every day? He is currently 1 year and...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: A deficiency in protein in children may lead to slow growth, weight loss, fatigue, anemia, shock, decreased immunity, and delayed healing of wounds and fractures. It can also cause the body to retain excess fluid, resulting in edema. Since the waste products from protein m...[Read More] Boosting Protein Intake for Your Toddler: Safe Tips and Guidelines
Understanding Sleep Challenges in Infants: Insights for Concerned Parents
Children who cannot sleep for long periods? Dear Dr. Wang, Hello. My baby has just turned seven months old. Normally, infants are expected to have long sleep durations, but since birth, my baby has always struggled to sleep for extended periods. During the day, he often wakes up...
Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
I apologize for the delay in responding to your question due to personal matters. To assess a child's physical and mental growth and health, it is essential to first check if their height, weight, and head circumference are within normal ranges. A basic physical examination,...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Challenges in Infants: Insights for Concerned Parents
Understanding White Stool in a 6-Month-Old: When to Worry?
Six-and-a-half-month-old baby with white stools? Dr. Pei: The child is currently six and a half months old. Two days ago, the stool was once white like formula, and another time it was white in the front, green in the middle, and yellow at the end. After that, for the next two da...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! Biliary atresia is indeed a serious condition that can be concerning. However, the symptoms of biliary atresia are not limited to pale stools; the skin and eyes may also appear yellow. It typically presents in infants aged 1 to 3 months, so the likelihood for your baby is ...[Read More] Understanding White Stool in a 6-Month-Old: When to Worry?