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Friday, August 6th, 2010
Often, we as a mother asks the child to the doctor with a complaint we have trouble throwing stools for several days and complained there was anything wrong in giving his food, or is there a serious disorder in our children.
Children who have difficulty defecating likely to experience constipation or constipation if the nature of abnormal feces or if the magnitude of the frequency of abnormal stools. The definition of constipation is difficulty or delay the passage of faeces. In general, constipation or constipation will occur if hard stools, rarely go out and feel the pain if the exit.
Stools is basically a reflex, intestinal peristalsis is accompanied by relaxation of the anal sphincter muscles inside and out, and consciously controlled by the anal sphincter muscle, causing the outer part keingginan to defecation or bowel movement.
Normal defecation patterns vary depending on age and diet person. As in infants, during the first 3-4 days is typically issued a thick meconium odorless greenish black color, then slowly turned brown-green and the small amount of frequency till eight times daily, and keeping, despite the baby can not dive 24 hours a leak faeces. Feces milk started coming out after one week, infants with Mother’s Milk issued a stool softening jonquil, is that a formula has a yellow solid stools. Stool frequency and form of older children reflect the eating habits and diets.
Under normal circumstances, they are rare stools, sometimes only once in 3-4 days. Problems that are often complained of pain and if the resulting discomfort Toilet time.
What can we do?
- Changes in diet, the provision of fruit juice or a source of fiber from fruits and vegetables, inadequate in the daily fluid requirements. Avoid dairy products, bananas and apples as they can cause constipation.
- Nursing soften the anus with feces and maintain these areas to keep them dry. Give a cream after changing diapers to provide a sense of cool.
- Teach slowly and in accordance with their own child steps in toilet training.
- Overcoming the psychological problems that cause constipation
- Suggested for stools daily or regularly twice a day to the toilet
- The position that can help simplify stools; bend thighs Kea raise blood pressure in the abdomen so that the abdominal cavity.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Properly, a mother must always be patient in feeding their children, because of eating not only makes children fulfilled their nutritional needs, but these activities can also be used as a learning experience for toddlers. At the time the child starts talking, eating activities can be used as a means for mothers to teach the concept of taste, expression of taste, color concepts, the concept of texture, the concept of number, and size concepts.
Patience by mothers in performing this activity can facilitate the process of eating and toddlers to develop their insight and knowledge. In terms of eating, the mother or caregiver to act as mediators to introduce various concepts and facts which met the child in his environment. An example is when feeding, the mother can provide information about what to eat, what it’s like, what color, how much, and so forth. Feeding techniques while learning can be done through a few tips:
- Arouse the attention and wants the child to react. Mother took the child to eat and give a sign that the meal has arrived. To attract the attention of children, maternal use of verbal and nonverbal expression, to enable the sensing of children. Mom then took the plate and let the kids hold eating utensils, food, and imitate what the mother said. She was also the name given food, taste, shape, texture, and tightens up with an expression of voice or expression. Repeat this several times.
- Giving praise and raise confidence and competence in children if the child is eating properly. Mothers should not be stingy praise for his son. For example, if he had spent one tablespoon of food, just the mother’s praise of their versatility. Especially when the food can be spent with the neat.
- Get children to plan all activities shall be taken, all actions have demonstrated that patterns of activity in preparing meals, children should also be involved, such as washing hands, preparing food, telling stories about what was done the mother, to clear the table after dinner activity is over. This is done many times, in order to form habits and a healthy diet.
- In order for the learning process becomes much easier and pleasant situation, the mother should also make eye contact with toddlers. In addition, mothers are advised to have a sense of empathy, would give the baby a chance to speak, trying to share a pleasant feeling, and follow what the initiatives and responses of children. Mother or child interactions during feeding intensively this remedy can be used as a means to improve the cognitive abilities of children.
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Most children do not understand what healthy food is. So you have the opportunity to trick them to consume better food. Making fun to eat healthier foods has proved to be the best way to do it. Including preparing healthy meals for children on summer vacation.
Doing leisure activities such as outbound in the open field can bring joy to you and your child. Additionally, in the open field activity can burn up excess calories cause obesity. And more good for you if you prepare healthy meals during summer vacation.
One of the healthy recipes you are able to make while on holiday with children is Frozen Yogurt Pops. Make your kids some cold yogurt desserts. Frozen Yogurt Pops are a healthy treat for them to eat. Our kids call it ice cream, frozen yogurt.
Healthy Stuff
Yogurt is also a good source of probiotics. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing bacteria or yeast and are intended to help the body beneficial microbes that naturally occur. Probiotic yogurt will contain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which is a probiotic bacteria are the most widely used.
If there are children you are allergic to milk, you can now find soy yogurt in the health food sections of grocery stores.
Ingredients:
* 1 8-oz. your favorite flavor of yoghurt containers
* Small paper cup
* Plastic Wrap
* Popsicle Sticks
Preparation:
1. Pour yogurt into small paper cups.
Fill them almost to the top.
2. Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap on top of each cup.
3. Using an ice cream stick, poke holes in plastic wrap.
4. Standing upright stick in the middle of the cup.
5. Place the cups in the freezer until frozen solid yogurt.
6. Remove the plastic wrap, peel paper cup, and eat your pop.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
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arning the elements of the food pyramid for children is usefull because it can help you and your children to a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition and the fight against obesity, which is a growing problem is the practice in children. Describe the nutritional needs of children in the form of the food pyramid a bit more complex. This is due to age, condition and activity of your child.
Today, not only adults who face dangerous problems to health. When we talk about health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, the intention has always been for the elderly, but this is not the employer. The pattern was broken some time ago, when many children diagnosed with these diseases – were mainly due to poor eating habits because they are small, leading to obesity, heart of all health problems. Now you can see that the health of children at an early age to protect, provide for greater responsibility in ensuring parents take their children a balanced diet after the pyramid of optimal nutrition for children.
The food pyramid for children do not differ much with the food pyramid promoted by the U.S. government that has existed for decades. But there are also marked change for him, because it is necessary for a balanced diet, especially for children.
The food pyramid for children consists of six major food groups.
•First : Grains – Whole grains are a good source of fiber, iron and other vitamins. Try to avoid refined grains like white bread or rice.
•Second : Vegetables – are another good source of fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin A, C and E.
•Third : Fruit – are a good source of potassium, fiber and vitamin C. The whole fruit is better than drinking 100% juice.
•Fourth : Dairy products – milk, cheese, yogurt and other diary provides children with calcium, potassium, protein and vitamin D. Milk low fat, no sugar added are the best.
•Fifth : Meat and beans – includes fish, poultry, eggs and nuts are good sources of protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamins, vitamin E and B.
•Sixth : Oil – is not a food group, but is an important part of your diet. Children should be polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oils and fats whenever possible. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
A comprehensive intelligence acquired in childhood, the first time of conception. Nutrition holds an important role in the development of intelligence. Other factors such as environment, meaning, attention and affection from their parents’ education.
The brain is composed of 60% fat by weight and a fatty acid DHA is more numerous in the brain. Most fat in the brain is located in the membrane of nerve cells and the protective layer of myelin. The type and amount of fat in the cell membrane to determine how brain cells communicate more effectively.
If an adult lacks the right fats, his brain is not functioning optimally, and when a child has the right fats, his brain did not function or develop optimally. Scientists have shown that a variety of mental disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia associated with a deficiency of essential fatty acids, and the imbalance between omega-6 and omega-3. For example, have sick children suffering from hyperactivity disorder attention deficit (ADHD), the disease is difficult to concentrate and hyperactivity, showed that low DHA blood.
Babies of DHA in breast milk sources. Providing breast milk for infants is scientifically proven to improve children’s intelligence because he is one of the most important nutrients that are useful for improving the intelligence contained in breast milk DHA. Once the child is not getting enough milk, DHA is important for optimal brain development in children. Why do babies need DHA in their diet.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
When your baby has one year of age, your baby can join you at the dinner table. He can be given a menu of food that you cook for the family. And do not forget to create a pleasant dining atmosphere for you and your baby.
If the 12-month-old baby, you’re able to take meals together, especially to enjoy the menu which is available on the table. Because he already has a near-perfect dining skills as adults. However, you must still provide foods that are easily chewed and swallowed up well in his first two years. Because the tools and digestive systems are still “learning.”
Teach early healthy eating habits: a regular diet and eat foods with a composition that varies every day. Although there are several problems that will arise and test your patience, for example, your baby will be picking his favorite food appropriate. But with healthy habits, you will more easily help your child deal with eating problems. Even with regular eating patterns, you can prevent your baby’s eating problems.
Serve the vegetables in the form of a funny and interesting so that your baby happy while eating. Also provided cutlery funny and easy to use as he tried to eat his own skills. Also create an atmosphere of excitement and fun for children while they eat. Thus, for children to eat is a routine activity that is important and fun.
Give attention to the following:
* Wash hands before cooking, and take care of hand hygiene for preparing baby food.
* Differentiate cutting boards for raw meat with vegetables, fruits and cooked meat to be treated, to prevent bacterial contamination of raw meat.
* Sterilize infant feeding equipment by boiling water and dry with a clean tissue. Avoid cloth napkins that could be storing bacteria.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
For some children very difficult to consume nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables, but you should not give in to keep teaching them about the benefits of fruits and vegetables they consumed. Therea are 6 tips for children to eat nutritious foods.
- Bring to the kitchen. Introduce cooking equipment and allow children to play with pans and other cooking utensils. Special large knife and fork, you should closely monitor and limit it so that he was not hurt. Explain the functions and benefits of the equipment and teach them how to weigh the flour or brushing egg. Feel involved in the process of making food, making children more appetizing meal.
- Recommend how to cook. How to avoid monotony by varying the cooking of food processing methods. Of different materials and different cooking methods such as boiled, baked, roasted, chilled or frozen. Show the children while you bake and specify equipment used. Introduce toddlers on how to cook a variety of learning about nutrition advice.
- Similar to the family menu. Do not always distinguish between families with the menu, kids menu. Serve as often as possible to the infants’ family menu. Tired of facing the same menu every day so lazy making children eat, especially if he sees your diet more interesting. For example you cook fish rica-rica, separate between fish with chili so toddlers can enjoy fish without the spiciness.
- “Hide” healthy foods. Broccoli, carrots, spinach, can be made to lock up. It must be admitted is not easy to make vegetables into favorite foods toddlers. But there are plenty of smart ways, Jessica Seinfeld in his book “Deceptively Delicious,” helps you to hide vegetables in foods toddler, so he still would eat it. Eg burger meat mixed with vegetables.
- Taste a few times. Encourage children to try to taste the new menu or menu that you normally eat. Let him try several times; do not give up if he refuses even only once tasted. For example, squid kowu laden cooking spice, your toddler may be surprised with the taste sour and salty ingredients are fragrant scent. Try another time until he was accustomed.
- Nutritional requirements for children can not wait. While trying to get kids hooked meals, complete meals with milk.
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
child’s growth can be seen from the child’s growth and can also be viewed from the food provided. the food given to children should have the nutrients that balance.
As for compliance with food and child nutrition at an early age are necessary to support the development of the child, including physical growth, brain development, development of intelligence and social maturity.
The diet is very important for growth and optimal development of children in order to examine the quantity and quality sufficient nutrients are macro-nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats other than those of other micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help chip for a child as DHA, choline and prebiotics. Therefore, in this case, the role of the mother is very important in providing adequate nutrition for your baby.
The mother must be smart, to regulate the supply of nutrients for your child can move your child, even if to drive the food. The age of one year was the first time that children become familiar with a variety of foods, because children of this age tend to passively accept, food, as it has always been his most varied .
After 6 months breast milk (breastfeeding) mothers should exclusively introduce other solid foods, mothers need to be patient when I was a bit difficult to eat, try to find the cause. Mothers also need to be creative, to try foods more tasty and attractive, and not used to get baby food with taste.
Some of the causes of eating disorder in childrean are eating lots of snacks for children lazy or a snack before eating the rice can be presented with the menu, bored, or may have worms or other diseases. It could also be caused by the consumption of healthy parents, who get used to not eating and outside for children, food outside the home or restaurant.
To solve this problem is not with multivitamins, but a varied diet, reducing sweets, and you immediately to sick or ask your pediatrician suspect.
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