Although adults often worry that they are overweight, body fat can provide important protection for babies. According to the textbook "Biology: Physiological Life on Earth," babies need extra fat storage until they are about 2 years old, and most of the fat is stored in the legs and thighs. Although parents may be worried about the fat legs of their babies, this fat is almost always a sign of health. If you are concerned about your baby's weight gain, please consult her pediatrician before changing the diet.
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In the first or second year of life, most of the baby's nutrition comes from milk. This is high in fat. This fat protects your child from getting sick suddenly; according to the textbook "Child Psychology", children with adequate fat storage are less likely to thrive or suffer from sudden infant death syndrome. As the child's diet changes, she begins to walk, and her legs slowly begin to reduce fat, more like an adult's legs. However, many children retain some baby fat during their teenage years. Children should not be diagnosed as obese simply because of leg obesity. However, according to the pediatrician William Sears in his book "Portable Pediatrician", the fat on the child's leg can indicate whether the child's weight is evenly and healthily distributed.
When to worry
If your child's legs are unevenly distributed, it may indicate a problem with her hips. Baby w Sears said that if dislocated or deformed buttocks often produce extra fat rolls on one leg. Solid cellulite can be caused by cysts, so if you feel any bumps under your child's fat, consult your pediatrician.
Leg Care
Some parents find that their child's fat can bathe, dress and other normal tasks are difficult. Excessive sweat between fat rolls can cause skin irritation such as heat rash and yeast infections. After bathing or changing diapers, dry your baby's skin between skin folds. If your child's legs are big enough to make her wear diapers or clothes, buy enough big stuff to hold the child's legs, even if it means theySlightly larger at the waist.
Correct Nutrition
Babie should not be eaten unless in extreme cases. Proper nutrition in infancy can help your child stay healthy in adulthood. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be exclusively breastfed before six months of age. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of obesity in a child's life. If you choose to give your child a formula, follow her tips to avoid overfeeding, even if it means you throw away some formula. When your child starts eating solid food, please provide her with fruits, vegetables and lean meat. Avoid giving your child sugary juice and soda. According to "Child Psychology," early exposure to sugar can cause a child to craving sugar, thereby increasing her risk of obesity.
