Your baby's health status is shown through many signs. Babies are happy, comfortable, eating according to their needs, ... However, there are also signs that many mothers think are normal, but that may be a sign of physical abnormality. Mom needs to pay close attention to these things.
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1. Lessen the eczema, moles or other large, discolored moles on the body
Many babies are born with red spots or eczema. This is natural and very normal for babies. However, if at any time, when the mother notices that these stains change color or become larger, she should urgently take her to the doctor. That is most likely a sign that the baby is having problems.
2. Hair loss
Hair loss is not uncommon. But if the hair falls out too much, it can be a sign that the baby's body is deficient in vitamins , especially calcium and iron. Or if you wipe your baby's head after shampooing, the mother discovers a lot of peeling skin, she should take the baby to see a doctor for advice on a reasonable treatment.
3. Unstable mood and behavior
Status such as not eating many meals, often fussy or difficult to sleep, children rarely feel relaxed, happy, ... All psychological and behavioral changes are warning mothers. know changes in children's health. It is best mothers should take the baby to be examined to get helpful advice from the doctor.
4. The size of the head is getting bigger
A newborn's head will change in size every month. It is perfectly normal to show your baby growing. But if the baby's head is too big and the rate of growth is abnormally fast, in addition to the symptoms such as swelling, stiffness, ... These can be alarm signs of the child's health condition. in danger. Mother please quickly send your child to a doctor to be thoroughly examined and prevent dangerous diseases in time.
5. Inaudible often
If the mother notices and observes, when the mother or relative calls out the name, the baby does not respond many times. Or in the case of calling the child suddenly, suddenly at a close distance but still not paying attention. With these signs, the baby may have a hearing problem such as a loss of the nerve in the hearing or something is blocked inside. You should urgently take your child to a doctor to find out the cause of this condition.
6. Babies always feel thirsty
In the summer, every baby will feel more thirsty than usual. But at some point, the mother noticed that the baby often asked for water (every 10-15 minutes). And each time the baby drinks a lot. This is also one of the signs that a child's health is in trouble. Mom, let the baby go to check to make sure there are no abnormalities inside.
7. Children snore loudly
Babies can also snore while they sleep . But if the snoring is too loud or when the baby gets older and still appears this condition, the child may have breathing problems such as congestion of the airways, tonsillitis, throat cavity, the baby is obese, ...
Many parents are often subjective about the phenomenon of snoring in children. But in the long term, it can affect the development of children, easily put children at risk for cardiovascular diseases as well as impaired thinking and cognitive ability.
Therefore, if parents find that the baby often snores loudly, breathes through his mouth or stops breathing for a few seconds in sleep, the child does not sleep well, ... should take the baby to the doctor as soon as possible.
Some of the signs of a baby's health above can be considered a minor problem in the eyes of an adult. But with young children, mothers should carefully pay attention when there are abnormalities. This will help mothers take better care of their children as well as prevent children from many dangerous risks in the future.