What are the symptoms of a big-headed baby?

Head baby is a manifestation of a disease in children caused by milk powder problems that occurred in the early 21st century. Because of consuming extremely poor quality infant formula, the child suffers from severe malnutrition, which can cause the child's head to become too large. This is also a manifestation of severe malnutrition. In severe cases, the child will suffer from organ failure such as heart, liver, and kidney, leading to death.

Symptoms of a big head baby

The inferior milk powder that floods the rural market in Fuyang, Anhui is called "empty shell milk powder" because its basic nutrients such as fat, protein and carbohydrates are less than one-third of the national standard.

Babies who consume "empty shell milk powder" have a serious lack of protein, which cannot meet their growth needs. Long-term consumption will cause the babies to suffer from "severe malnutrition syndrome", which means they stop growing during the fastest growth period, have short limbs, a thin body, and a particularly large head. They are called "big-headed babies" by the locals. In severe cases, they may even become lighter and smaller as they grow older, until they die of organ failure such as heart, liver, and kidney.

How to choose baby milk powder

1. Choose according to age group. Formula milk is nutritionally segmented according to the appropriate age of the baby, and the formula for each stage is different. For example, the Mead Johnson milk powder series is divided into Enfamil A+ (6-12 months), Enfamil A+ (1-3 years old), and Enfamil (3-6 years old). Since the proportion of nutrients required by babies of different ages varies, you need to choose the appropriate formula milk according to your baby's age. 0-3 years old is the golden period when the baby's brain develops fastest. Mead Johnson A+ series products have high levels of DHA to help the baby's brain development.

2. The packaging should be formal. Generally, canned or bagged milk powder on the market will have necessary instructions on the packaging regarding the ingredient list, nutritional composition, applicable objects, preparation and usage methods. Before purchasing, you should check several important information including production date, shelf life, trademark, net content, ingredient list, nutritional information and consumption method. If any of the above items is missing, it is best not to buy it. When purchasing bagged milk powder, squeeze it with both hands. If there is air leakage, powder leakage, or no gas at all in the bag, it means that the bag of milk powder has potential quality problems.

3. Pay attention to the feel, color and taste of baby formula. Generally, you can judge by shaking the can. If there are lumps in the baby milk powder and there is a knocking sound, it proves that the milk powder has deteriorated and cannot be eaten. The method to identify bagged milk powder is to pinch it with your hands. If it feels soft and smooth and the contents flow, it is a qualified product.