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Newborn care
The role of breastfeeding is essential for the health of the child , as a yellow sticky liquid called milk milk comes out that contains all the nutrients that the child needs for growth, and the benefits of milk milk are numerous, including: [1]
- Milk helps build a strong immune system.
- A hard shell develops around the child's stomach; To protect it from germs that cause diseases.
- It works as a laxative that helps pass stool.
- It helps prevent jaundice in the child, and contributes to the elimination of solid waste.
- Helps the growth of the child's body organs such as the brain, heart, and eyes.
- It contains large amounts of nutrients such as fats, proteins and vitamins that help the child to grow.
- The nutrients in it help to digest food easily, and it is indicated that the normal amount for breastfeeding ranges from 1-4 teaspoons every day, due to the small size of his stomach.
Childcare from age 2-4
The child needs some nutrients at this stage, including: [2]
- Calcium: Helps build strong bones and teeth , and helps the child's body to convert food into energy, in addition to its contribution to blood clotting, and supports nerve health and muscle function.
- Essential amino acids: They help build cells, adjust the nervous system, strengthen the cardiovascular system, and the immune system, as well as help the body absorb nutrients necessary for brain health and clarity of vision.
- Iron: It is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, and myoglobin, which stores oxygen in the muscles, as its deficiency can cause anemia, and among the symptoms of iron deficiency: fatigue, weakness, and irritability.
- Magnesium: Maintains bone strength and heart rate, strengthens the immune system, and helps maintain muscle health and nerve function.
- Potassium: Potassium and sodium help control the water balance in the body, which helps maintain blood pressure, and helps maintain muscle function and heart palpitations, as they reduce the risk of kidney stones and osteoporosis later on.
Take care of the child before he goes to school
The child's fears can be removed by spending time with him, and gradually introducing him to the activities that take place at school, as the child who is accustomed to scribbling on paper with a pen at home, will find himself comfortable in it. Because he uses the same tools. [3]
References
- ↑ "Colostrum - The Superfood For Your Newborn" , americanpregnancy.org , 10-5-2017, Retrieved 24-10-2017. Edited.
- ↑ BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board, “10 nutrients that every child needs (ages 2 to 4) , ” www.babycenter.com , Retrieved 10 / 24-2017 . Edited.
- ↑ KidsHealth, “Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool” , kidshealth.org , Retrieved 10/24/2017 . Edited.
