Top problems of babies and how to solve them

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Cao Thi Thanh - Pediatrician - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital. Dr. Thanh has worked for 25 years in the treatment of neonatal pediatric diseases.
Being a mother is a wonderful thing, but to be able to take care of the comprehensive development of a baby, a mother needs to learn a lot of skills. One of those skills is dealing with problems in children. Here are some of the difficulties that mothers often face when taking care of their beloved child.

1. Difficulty breastfeeding

Breast milk is the best and necessary food for babies from birth. Breastfeeding is a natural, economical and effective way to protect the health of both mother and baby. However, this is a skill that needs to be learned and practiced. Breastfeeding doesn't always go smoothly. Most mothers think that breastfeeding is difficult at first.
Problem: The mother is not sure when her child has had enough to eat. What the mother can do: Know when your baby has had enough breast milk.
Problem: Difficulty getting baby to latch on properly. What the mother can do: The most important thing is to help the baby latch on properly. Improperly latching on to the breast is the most common cause of sore nipples.

2. Difficulties in formula feeding

When giving formula milk to babies, mothers also face certain difficulties:
Problem: Mothers are confused about which type of formula to choose for their babies.
What mothers can do:
Choose the best and most suitable formula for the baby. Learn the signs when your baby is allergic to formula. If you suspect that your baby may be allergic to the formula you are using, contact your doctor and nutritionist immediately for advice. Problem: Mothers feel guilty about formula feeding.
What a mother can do:
If a grieving mother does not have enough milk to feed her baby, allow herself to be sad. But then accept that you did your best, and continue to give your baby formula your way or refer to how to choose the right infant formula. Breast milk is best for your baby, but formula-fed babies can thrive too.

3. Other difficulties in feeding children

Whether the mother is breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, there are some challenges:
Problem: Baby spits up a lot
What moms can do:
Find out why the baby is fussy vomited. Find out when it's normal for your baby to spit up. Problem: Child with Reflux Syndrome
What Mothers Can Do : Find out what causes reflux and how to diagnose and treat it, contact your doctor right away.
Problem: Baby slow to gain weight
What mothers can do:
Regularly monitor the child's growth chart, to see if the child is developing normally or not. Find out why your child can't gain weight. Problem: Baby refuses to take a bottle
What a mother can do:
Use a bottle with a nipple similar to the size of the mother's nipple, if the baby is using a silicone nipple try changing it to a latex pacifier and vice versa. Put some milk on the nipple, warm the nipple with water before giving it to the baby. Let the baby play with the pacifier.

4. Difficulty getting the baby to sleep

Newborns usually sleep 14-17 hours a day, but each baby has a different amount of sleep. Some babies start to sleep "all night long" (5-6 hours in a row), but others don't. This is indeed a big challenge for parents who want to put their children to sleep properly.
Problem: Baby wakes up a lot at night
What a mother can do:
Teach your child the difference between day and night. Establish a bedtime routine for children. Let your child sleep less during the day. Separate breastfeeding and sleeping.

5. Difficulty in coaxing a crying baby

Crying is a way for babies to communicate with their parents when they can't speak yet. This is because the baby's crying, especially when the baby is unusually fussy, shows that the baby is hungry, sleepy, thirsty or sick or other emotions.
Problem: Baby is fussy
What moms can do:
Find out why babies cry and how to comfort them. Find out what your child is uncomfortable with.

6. Mother often feels tired

Having a baby is the most wonderful and sacred thing for mothers in this world. However, most mothers think that taking care of a child is very difficult compared to their expectations. More seriously, some mothers fall into postpartum depression.
Problem: Mom often feels tired and exhausted after taking care of the baby.
What moms can do:
Learn ways to sleep better. Learn ways to deal with insomnia. Try relaxation techniques for deeper sleep. Take care of yourself during the newborn months. If they notice unusual signs in their child, parents should take their child to a reputable medical facility for advice and examination.
To prevent diseases that babies often get, parents should pay attention to nutrition to improve children's resistance. At the same time, add supporting foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins,... snacks and less digestive problems.
Parents can learn more:
Why do you need to supplement Lysine for your baby?
The role of zinc - Guidelines for reasonable zinc supplementation
Please visit the website Vinmec.com regularly and update useful information to take care of your baby and family.

Reference source: babycenter.com