Question
Infants have varying feeding situations. What specific issues should be paid attention to for overweight infants?
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to answer your question: Feeding situations for infants indeed vary from one child to another. For overweight infants, it is particularly important to pay attention to the frequency and amount of feeding. Generally speaking, after the first month, infants usually need to be fed every three to four hours. However, the feeding schedule is not fixed and should be adjusted according to the infant’s needs. When the infant shows signs of hunger, timely feeding is necessary, but if the infant shows poor appetite for two consecutive days, there is no need to worry excessively. It is important not to force the infant to eat and not to feed them every time they cry. Overfeeding not only may lead to indigestion but also can cause obesity in infants. Once fat cells are formed, they will accompany the infant throughout their life, having long-term health impacts.