Understanding Hard Stools in Infants: Is It Time to Change Formula?
My child is having bowel movements that are hard and pellet-like? My child has just turned six months old and has switched to stage two formula, but the stools are somewhat hard and formed. I'm not sure what to do. Should I change the formula? Thank you.
Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
Hello! If you have been using a larger formula for your child for some time and notice that their stools are harder, you can make the formula a bit thicker. For example, if you were using one tablespoon for 60 cc of water, you can now use 1.1 to 1.2 tablespoons for the same amoun...[Read More] Understanding Hard Stools in Infants: Is It Time to Change Formula?
Mixing Cow and Goat Milk for Infant Nutrition: Is It Safe?
Nursing with cow and goat milk? Hello Dr. Cheng: My son is now 4 and a half months old and is currently drinking Enfa A+. A friend mentioned that goat milk formula can be beneficial for the respiratory system. I am considering mixing cow's milk formula with goat milk formula...
Dr. Zheng Peian Reply:
Hello, Ru'er's Mommy: Your baby weighed 2.5 kg at birth and 6.5 kg at four and a half months, which is considered normal. It is recommended to record height, weight, and growth development every two months and document it on the growth chart in the health booklet for re...[Read More] Mixing Cow and Goat Milk for Infant Nutrition: Is It Safe?
Understanding Skin Changes in Infants: Allergies and Eczema Symptoms
Changes in Baby's Skin Hello Dr. Liang: My son is currently 4 months old. Over the past two days, his neck and face have become red and swollen, with small red bumps, especially on his neck, which is the most severe. I recently introduced complementary foods, including rice ...
Dr. Liang Hongjian Reply:
Hello, little mommy, thank you for your letter. Generally, when children reach three to four months of age, the salivary glands begin to develop, leading to increased saliva production. Therefore, the redness and swelling in your child's neck and face may be due to this, res...[Read More] Understanding Skin Changes in Infants: Allergies and Eczema Symptoms
Understanding Your Child's Stomach Pain: Causes and Solutions
Abdominal pain in children? My daughter is almost three years old and often complains of stomach pain (about once every two days or once a day). Sometimes it happens during meals, and other times while she is sleeping. I am unsure of the cause, and she cannot clearly indicate whe...
Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
(1) First, an X-ray should be taken to check for issues such as constipation or obstruction. If none are found, most cases of hernia pain are caused by gastrointestinal autonomic dysfunction. Both conditions can improve with a course of medication. (2) Vitamin syrup can be taken ...[Read More] Understanding Your Child's Stomach Pain: Causes and Solutions
When Can Allergic Infants Start Solid Foods? A Guide for Parents
When should children with allergies start eating complementary foods? Hello Doctor: If a child has allergic symptoms, when can they start eating solid foods, and what types of solid foods should be the focus? My child is currently 4 months old. Thank you!
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
For children with allergies, it is recommended to start introducing complementary foods after six months of age. There are no specific restrictions on complementary foods, but in principle, foods that are known to cause allergies within the family should be avoided. It is also ad...[Read More] When Can Allergic Infants Start Solid Foods? A Guide for Parents
Vaccines and Dietary Concerns for Infants: What Parents Should Know
Vaccines and Dietary Issues Dear Dr. Zhao, 1. I have a 2-month-old baby. Is it appropriate to administer the influenza vaccine and the varicella vaccine at this age? 2. Can a baby this age consume solid foods, such as liquid fruit juices? Besides formula milk and water, are ther...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
1. This vaccine should be administered after the child reaches one year of age. 2. For children under four months, primarily use milk and water or glucose water; avoid other complementary foods. Gradually introduce complementary foods when the child is 4 to 6 months old.[Read More] Vaccines and Dietary Concerns for Infants: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Infant Constipation: Causes, Solutions, and Dietary Tips
Infant constipation Hello, Doctor Huang. My daughter just turned seven months old today. Since she was five months old, she has had a severe aversion to milk. Following the doctor's advice, we switched her formula (S-2x), and starting from the third day after the switch, my ...
Dr. Huang Zheming Reply:
From four to six months of age, babies enter a phase known as the "milk refusal period." During this time, in addition to milk, it is important to introduce complementary foods to help them gradually adapt to solid foods, which will provide additional nutrition and prom...[Read More] Understanding Infant Constipation: Causes, Solutions, and Dietary Tips
Understanding Milk Aversion in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Lactose intolerance Hello Dr. Zhao, my child just turned five months old today. They weigh 8 kilograms and were born weighing 3420 grams. Since they were three months old, they have been refusing to drink milk for the past two months. Before the refusal, the baby would drink abou...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
1. It is normal for children to have bowel movements. 2. Many gastrointestinal medications commonly used for children are probiotics, which can assist in their digestive function and can actually be taken long-term under a physician's guidance. 3. At five months old, you...[Read More] Understanding Milk Aversion in Infants: Causes and Solutions
Strategies to Help Your Underweight Toddler Gain Healthy Weight
Consistently unable to gain weight? Hello Doctor: My daughter is currently 1 year and 6 months old, measuring 80 cm and weighing only 10.5 kg. She has a poor appetite, drinking milk about 5 times a day, including once at night, and only eating solid foods like porridge or noodles...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello Ms. Kitty: 1. Your child's weight is at the lower limit of the normal range. It is recommended to diversify the complementary foods to increase your child's appetite, and please monitor their weight. 2. The small hard lump in the axillary region appears to be a no...[Read More] Strategies to Help Your Underweight Toddler Gain Healthy Weight
Should My 11-Month-Old Switch to Toddler Formula for Allergies?
Growing-up formula Hello Dr. Zhao, I have an 11-month-old little girl. Initially, due to both parents having allergic tendencies, she was given Nestlé HA1 and HA2 formula. She will be turning 12 months old next month. Should we switch to toddler formula, or continue with Nestlé...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello, Miss: 1. Nestlé HA2 can be used until the age of 3. 2. It is generally recommended that if both parents have allergies, complementary foods can be introduced at 6 to 8 months without causing nutritional issues. 3. The rate of dental development in children can vary; as lon...[Read More] Should My 11-Month-Old Switch to Toddler Formula for Allergies?
Managing Persistent Diarrhea in Infants: A Pediatric Guide
Diarrhea issues? Hello Doctor, my daughter is now five months old. When she was four months old, another doctor suggested that she could start eating simple complementary foods. I mixed one spoon of Nestlé rice cereal with four spoons of formula (150cc of milk) to feed her, but s...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello GENN: If a child has diarrhea for more than two weeks, it can be classified as chronic diarrhea. In addition to ruling out the possibility of bacterial infection, there is generally damage to the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, a lactose-free formula should be used for about ...[Read More] Managing Persistent Diarrhea in Infants: A Pediatric Guide