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In the nine months of your pregnancy, while you nurtured this precious life, you established a magical bond between you and the baby inside you. Just like during your pregnancy days, when your baby’s health is your highest priority when you hold your baby in your arms, you’ll be equally worried about the little one. Even the slightest problem with your baby’s health can make you feel jittery.
As a newborn baby, the immune system is still in its infancy. It’s still developing. And it will slowly act as their body’s defence mechanism against illness. Your child may experience recurrent infections, persistent colds, poor weight gain, etc.
If the newborn’s body is unable to fight diseases and illness, and your baby falls sick; you may have to make natural and medical efforts.
How to Boost Your Baby’s Immune System?
Once you recognise the signs of a weak immune system, you may have to breastfeed, and take the baby for vaccinations, while maintaining a clean environment. Here are your guidelines as you become a mom.
Breastfeed Your Baby
Breastfeeding immediately establishes an emotional connection with your newborn baby. Breast milk contributes to boost your baby’s immune system. It produces colostrum – a thick and yellowish fluid, which helps develop the digestive tract. Breast milk has essential antibodies. Along with this, it has fats, proteins, sugars, probiotics, etc. It can keep infection-causing bacteria and viruses at bay. Medical experts say breastfeeding reduces newborn allergies. Follow the breastfeeding tips here.
A Healthy and Nutritious Diet is the Key
Ensuring a healthy diet is crucial to strengthening your baby’s immunity. By incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can provide essential nutrients like Vitamin C and antioxidants, which fight off diseases. A wide variety of vegetables and fruits are immune system boosters.
Give Food Supplements to Your Baby
Although breastmilk has all the antibiotics and nutrition, food supplements have antibiotics. Probiotics like yoghurt, cottage cheese, and fruit juice boost immunity and promote a healthy gut.
Vaccinate Your Baby
Getting your baby immunised is very crucial. As per medical experts, vaccines are antigens that recognise your child’s problems in the immune system and actively remove serious diseases. As per research in December 2014, the Indian Government launched a National Immunisation Programme known as “Mission Indradhanush”, the Rotavirus Vaccine and Measles-Rubella Vaccine.
Ensure That Sleep is Your Baby’s Priority
A peaceful slumber is an absolute must! Between 0 and 3 months old, ensure that your little one takes proper naps during the day and at night. If your baby is sleep-deprived, he may be more likely to be ill and have diseases.
Create a Hygienic Environment for Your Baby
Dusting and cleaning your house surroundings may boost your baby’s immune system. Wash your hands with soap and water before handling a baby.
Your child’s health is essential. Even after you feel that your baby’s health is compromised, you can consult your paediatrician closely.