Many parents apply foods that adults consume to their babies, such as giving them warm drinks.Lambsoup, etc., while neglecting the special needs of babies' bodies.Dr. Yan says that babies have weaker resistance and lower tolerance to cold;however, they can independently release energy from their bodies to maintain their body temperature in cold weather, so it is not necessary to give babies foods that adults commonly consume, which are high in calories and fat.Also, babies absorb food differently than adults, so feeding them these foods can sometimes burden their digestive systems.”

However, despite babies' ability to regulate their body temperature, they are also prone to feeling cold when their bodies lack minerals. Therefore, parents should provide babies with foods rich in minerals, such aspotatoes, yams,sweet potatoes,andradishes,as well ascabbage,andgreen vegetables.In addition, since babies do not go out and are not exposed to sunlight, parents should also regularly supplement them with vitamin D;Vitamin A can enhance babies' resistance to cold, so it is advisable to supplement them with foods rich in vitamin A, such aschicken,duck,and pig liver, as well asgoji berries, shrimp, and crab.In winter, the metabolism of B vitamins also increases, so it is important to supplement with soy products, fish,barley,and corn.Vitamin C can improve the body's ability to adapt to cold and has good protective effects on blood vessels, so it is advisable to consumehawthorn, tomatoes, and kiwi.Activity section Using cold exercise to reduce illnessRegarding parents' practice of keeping babies completely warm, Dr. Yan also disagrees.Long-term keeping babies in a warm environment can actually reduce their resistance to cold, making them more susceptible to feeling cold.In contrast, allowing babies to experience cold, which Dr. Yan calls "cold exercise," can promote their metabolism, enhance cardiovascular function, increase body heat, and improve immunity.However, Dr. Yan also emphasizes that parents should gradually introduce cold exercise to babies.On the other hand, in winter, parents should, which are places with more respiratory infection sources, and it is sufficient to have 2 hours of outdoor activities every day.Babies' hygiene habits are also important in winter. Maintaining a clean indoor environment and fresh air can reduce the risk of infection.Parents should regularly open windows to ventilate the room, preferably twice or three times a day, for about 30 minutes.Parents who can also spend some time massaging and doing passive exercises with their babies to maintain their normal activity level.HawthornTomatoes, KiwiPeach.PearAnd fresh vegetables, etc.

Activity Section Using cold exposure to reduce illness

Regarding the practice of parents keeping babies completely sealed, Dr. Yan also expressed his disapproval."Prolonged exposure to warmth can actually reduce a baby's resistance to cold, making them increasingly sensitive to cold.""In contrast, allowing babies to experience cold, which Dr. Yan calls 'cold exposure,' can actually promote their metabolism, strengthen cardiovascular function, increase body heat, and improve immunity."However, Dr. Yan also emphasized that parents should gradually introduce cold exposure for their babies.

On the other hand, parents should try to minimize taking their babies to places with high concentrations of respiratory pathogens, and ensure they have at least 2 hours of outdoor activity each day.Babies' hygiene habits are also important in winter. A clean and fresh indoor environment can reduce the risk of infection.Parents should regularly open windows for ventilation, ideally several times a day, with each session lasting about 30 minutes.If possible, parents can spend some time massaging and performing passive exercises on their babies to maintain their normal activity levels.