Baby Nutrition Care

According to the news, the incident of China’s Milk Scandal has affected thousand and thousand of infants and toddlers in China, Hong Kong and Macau. Four deaths have been blamed on the toxic milk powder, which causes kidney stones and agonizing complications. More and more infants and toddlers have been hospitalized after the incident was disclosed.

I was understood that one of the milk suppliers of Sanlu, the China’s biggest maker of infant milk powder, has added nitrogen-rich melamine to watered-down milk to fool quality checks, which often use nitrogen levels to measure the amount of protein in milk. This nitrogen-rich melamine has caused kidney stones and agonizing complications to the infants and toddlers after drinking the milk.

Besides, some of the dairy products manufactured in China are also contaminated with melamine. Countries like Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan have banned or recalled Chinese dairy products.

This incident has reminded us the importance of breastfeeding. This will rule out the possibility of letting our babies to drink contaminated milk. Additionally, there are other benefits of breastfeeding your baby.

Is constipation is an issue for your toddler? In this case, your toddler’s pediatrician may suggest you to feed your toddler with high fiber veggies and fruits and make sure that he/she is drinking enough water. Alternatively, your toddler’s pediatrician may also suggest prune juice to treat your toddler’s constipation.

Prune Juice is one of the best-known constipation home remedies. Prune juice promotes regular bowel movements by the use of simple sugars which help draw fluids into the intestine. These fluids help soften your toddler’s stool and allow for healthy bowels.

Prunes consist of a water-soluble laxative principle. It is also a good source of iron and other factors useful in hemoglobin rebuilding during anaemia. Prune juice is therefore of distinct value in cases of low vitality and all disorders arising from constipation. Prunes are also a rich source of antioxidants, and are actually ranked as one of the highest fruits in antioxidant levels. It is also an excellent remedy for a sore throat taken either plain or mixed with a little honey.

Prune juice has been used for many years to treat constipation. There has been no evidence suggesting that prune juice damages the colon. This is why it is so highly recommended. If your toddler is suffering from constipation, feed him/her an ounce or two of prune juice twice a day.