Question
The child started on complementary foods at 5 months old but began not wanting to eat at 10 months old. After that, there were intermittent problems with the mouth, starting with thrush and then followed by geographic tongue. At 18 months old, the child weighed 23 jin (about 11.5 kg).
Answer
Preventing the recurrence of thrush is very important. When women have vaginal fungal infections, they should be actively treated to cut off the infection route. Clean the baby’s feeding utensils and then steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Breastfeeding mothers should wash the areola and nipple with warm water before feeding, bathe frequently, change underwear , cut nails, and wash hands before holding the baby. For infants, bed linens and toys should be regularly cleaned and dried, and baby care products should be kept separate from parents as much as possible, and disinfected regularly. The baby’s room should pay attention to isolation disinfection and breastfeeding to prevent transmission. Children should engage in outdoor activities regularly to enhance their body’s resistance. Daily children’s meals should be varied to make them interested in eating.