Does your baby have allergies? Symptoms such as restless sleep at night, itchy skin, and respiratory diseases are closely related to allergies. In addition, Taiwan’s humid and changeable climate environment can easily trigger allergies. According to statistics, 1 in every 3 children in Taiwan is allergic. Once an allergic reaction occurs, parents always have a headache. How can we prevent our babies from becoming allergic?
If the child’s allergic symptoms are not improved well, it will not only affect his daily life in the future, but may even lead to inability to concentrate on studies in the future. Luo Yufang, an attending physician at the Children’s Medicine Department of Zhenxing Hospital, said that if both parents are allergic, the baby will become an “allergic child”. The probability is higher, but if a woman can start paying attention to her diet, living environment, nutritional supplements, etc. from the time of pregnancy, it will help reduce the chance of her baby having ectopic constitution.
Starting from pregnancy.Create an allergy-free environment
How can pregnant mothers help their fetuses build an immune foundation? Luo Yufang put forward the following explanation:
1. Supplement vitamin D
In addition to folic acid, iodine, and iron being important elements for fetal development, vitamin D is also very important. Its main function is to promote the absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus to build bones. It is also related to the regulation of immune function, cell proliferation, and cell differentiation.
According to the results of the “Nutritional Status Tracking Survey of Pregnant Women” conducted by the National Health Agency from 2017 to 2020, the rate of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women over 20 years old is 30.2%. Once vitamin D is lacking for a long time, it will affect the fetal bones, growth and development, and the immune function will also be imperfect. It is recommended to supplement fish, eggs, milk, cereals, etc. in an appropriate amount. At the same time, spend 15 minutes in the sun every day to increase the intake of vitamin D. .
2. High-risk groups should stay away from allergens
During pregnancy, you should avoid being in an environment full of allergens such as dust mites, dust, excessive air pollution, etc., and try to avoid ingesting foods that trigger allergies. For people with severe allergies or family history, it is recommended to take more fish oil and probiotics to maintain normal immune function.
3. Weight control
Exceeding the normal weight during pregnancy can easily produce excessive inflammatory factors and affect the balance of intestinal bacteria. It is recommended to supplement dietary fiber so that the intestinal bacteria can interact with it to produce “short-chain fatty acids”, so that pregnant women can maintain intestinal health. Reduce the chance of allergies, thereby allowing the fetus to grow in an allergy-free environment.
4. Eat a balanced diet
Pregnant women can eat more natural foods rich in vitamin B complex and choose small deep-sea fish rich in DHA and Omega-3 to reduce the chance of inflammation in the body.
Allergy March 3 Stages
The so-called “first 1,000 days of life” concept refers to the period from the moment a woman is pregnant until the baby is two years old, which is a critical period for helping them establish an immune foundation. However, even if you are well prepared during pregnancy, allergies may still be induced due to the baby’s growth environment, diet, etc. Therefore, Luo Yufang proposed that through the “Allergy March”, atopic dermatitis → allergic rhinitis → asthma can be cured You can learn more about the preventive measures that children can take at each stage:
Stage 1: birth to 2 years old
Source of allergy: Mainly allergic to food, including milk and eggs, usually causing gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, atopic dermatitis, recurrent eczema, etc.
Prevention methods: For infants and young children under 2 years old, the intestinal immune system is not yet fully developed. It is recommended that mothers continue to feed breast milk for more than 6 months, or switch to hydrolyzed protein formula milk powder to reduce contact with allergens; non-staple food You can choose to start with simple vegetable puree, fruit puree, porridge or rice cereal, and pay attention to whether there is any allergic reaction.
Stage 2: 2 to 4 years old
Source of allergy: Children start to enter kindergartens, public places, etc., and are easily exposed to many viruses, which in turn cause allergic symptoms in the eyes, mouth, and nose. In addition, students often cross-infection. If the cold persists for a long time, it is easy to damage the tracheal tissue and cause bronchitis. inflammation, more likely to cause asthma.
Prevention methods: Parents can help their children choose a school with good air and environment. When going out, they should also try to avoid leaving their baby in a confined space for a long time. They should take their children to have more contact with nature and develop the habit of regular exercise.
Stage 3: 4 to 6 years old
Sources of allergies: Mainly indoor dust mites, wall cancer, cockroaches, outdoor pollen, air pollutants, etc. Among them, dust mites are the main cause of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis, and are also among the allergic children in Taiwan. The largest triggering source.
Prevention methods: Keep the indoor air clean, clean bedding regularly, and use tidy methods to control the home environment to prevent the occurrence of allergies.
Busting the myth of overprotection
Many parents are worried that their babies’ living environment and diet may easily cause atopic constitution, and they dare not let them touch seafood, eggs and other foods. Luo Yufang believes that if children have established an “immune school” in their bodies during the critical period, there is no need to Worried that they may be easily induced into allergic children.
There is a well-known theory in medicine called the “hygiene hypothesis”. If children are overprotected during infancy and are not exposed to external infections at all, it will limit the disease-resistant function of white blood cells and make children more likely to become allergic in the future. On the contrary, It’s an overkill.
Stay away from allergies.Nutritional balance is paramount
Whether you are an adult or a child, a balanced diet is the first step in cultivating a good physique. Luo Yufang suggested that you can refer to the concept of “My Healthy Plate” to lay a solid foundation for daily diet distribution:
1. Dairy products:One cup of milk every morning and evening, each cup is about 240ml.
2. Fruit:Each meal is as big as a fist.
3. Vegetables:Choose fresh seasonal ingredients and have more portions than fruits.
4. Nuts:One teaspoon with each meal, about the size of a knuckle of your thumb.
5. Bean, fish, egg and meat:A portion in the palm of your hand, and choose the type of protein intake in the order of beans, fish, eggs, and meat.
6. Whole grains:The serving size is the same as that of vegetables, and at least one third is not refined starch. It is recommended to give priority to unrefined grains.
(This article is reprinted with permission from Mommy and Baby. The original text is:Prevent baby allergies from scratch and master the critical growth period）
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2023-10-17 08:20:37
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