Introducing solid foods is an exciting part of life for parents.
When introducing solid foods, paying attention to the child's overall condition, skin changes, and stool is essential. Doctors refer to alarming symptoms as "red flags," which include:
The presence of red flags does not necessarily mean that everything is terrible. They give us a reason to think and address the problem.
When introducing solid foods, paying attention to the child's overall condition, skin changes, and stool is essential. Doctors refer to alarming symptoms as "red flags," which include:
- Stool less than two times a week
- Diarrhea
- Blood in the stool
- Frequent choking
- Difficulty breathing, choking
- Swelling (face, eyes, lips, or other parts of the body)
- Vomiting or frequent spitting up
- Severe rashes
- Refusal of many solid foods
The presence of red flags does not necessarily mean that everything is terrible. They give us a reason to think and address the problem.