Signs that alert your baby of anemia

The most common type of anemia in infants is iron deficiency. The infant is anemic if the hemoglobin level in the whole blood sample is less than 11.

In this context, Dr. Iman Ezzeddin, a specialist in pediatrics and neonatology, said that the child's weight had no relation to anemia, explaining that protein intake and Starch maintains weight, but does not compensate for anemia.

She stressed the importance of eating iron-rich foods such as "apples, bananas, oranges, guava, eggplant, meat and liver", warning to drink tea after eating, as this reduces the absorption iron and causes anemia.

Of the most important signs that warn about the presence of anemia in infants, the pediatrician and newborns have highlighted the lack of appetite, lack of appetite and lack of nutrition. want to eat strange things, such as soap.

She advised mothers to ensure that their children receive a balanced diet in order to protect them from anemia.