don’t know if you have ever heard such a compliment: “Your baby will have such a big head, he will be smart in the future, and he will make a difference when he grows up.”
is right, the brain plays a decisive role in determining whether the baby is smart or not. The human brain is one of the busiest organs, because whether we speak or do things, we have to calculate by the brain, so our brain is very tired. Although only accounts for 2% of the human body’s weight, it consumes more oxygen. 25%.
The bigger the baby's head circumference, the smarter he is?
is analyzed according to these two data, does it mean that the bigger the brain, the smarter the child?
Research published in the journal Nature shows that the higher the intelligence, the larger the volume of gray matter in the prefrontal area of the brain. In human terms, the more neurons in the cerebral cortex, the bigger the brain.
is another British scientific research that took 6 years. They selected adult data from the gene bank. The results showed that 0-1 year old children whose head circumference is 31.7-35.5cm have various performances. The IQ is higher than ordinary people.
There are no absolutes in the world, and even the accepted scientific conclusions dare not draw Jedi conclusions. Even though Einstein, the great physics considered the smartest in the world, his brain weight did not exceed the average brain weight.
Therefore, for babies' head circumference, the head circumference measurement value is within the normal range, which is the best.
The average head circumference of babies at different ages:
- Full-term newborn babies: The average head circumference is 32-35cm.
- 1-year-old baby: The average head circumference is about 46cm, and the head circumference is equal to the bust circumference, which is also called the head-bust cross.
- 2-year-old baby: The average head circumference increases to 48cm.
Warm reminder:
If the baby's head circumference data of the above three stages is less than the standard deviation which is twice the average value, parents should beware of the problem of the baby's brain developmental delay. If
is less than 3 times the standard deviation of the average, it is obviously a signal that the baby's brain is underdeveloped. At this time, parents should be more vigilant. The closer the birth head circumference of
is to this number, the better the brain development.
According to a survey by Harvard University, the head circumference of a newborn is related to its intelligence. The closer the head circumference is to 34cm, the better the brain development of the newborn. Compared with "small-headed" newborns, newborns with a head circumference of 34 cm will have a larger brain volume, more brain neurons, and stronger information processing capabilities.
But the child's head circumference should not be too large. A child with too large head circumference is not conducive to natural delivery. It may cause excessive brain squeeze during the delivery process, and even shoulder dystocia, which seriously affects the health of mother and baby.
Therefore, the head circumference is 34cm, which is the maximum head circumference "within the safe range" of the newborn. Parents can understand that the closer the baby's head circumference is to 34cm, the better the brain development.
If you want to have a smart baby, the comprehensive factors should not be ignored.
Of course, whether a baby is smart or not, its head circumference cannot be fully represented, because it is also related to genetics, nutrition, growth environment and other factors. If you want to be smart and healthy My baby, please consider the following comprehensive factors.
Nutrition
Please insist on breastfeeding
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for newborns, which is unmatched by any milk powder. Breastfeeding mothers respond appropriately to the baby's signals, which means it is more conducive to the growth of the baby's brain.
At the same time, during breastfeeding, mothers also communicate more with their babies. The stimulation of language and facial expressions will affect the newborn's emotional and intellectual development.
Appropriate supplementation for babies DHA
0-3 years of age, nearly 50%-75% of the nutrients that babies take in are absorbed by the brain. DHA is an important substance for the development of the brain and optic nerve, and is also called "brain gold". During this period, parents can allow their babies to eat more foods rich in DHA or DHA supplements.
How to add DHA to
? Parents should pay attention to the supplementary months and how to eat
linseed oil essential at home
fish is rich in DHA, I believe many parents know this. In addition, there is another kind of edible oil that is also rich in DHA sources, that is, linseed oil, which is sold in supermarkets, but often at a higher price.
Flaxseed oil is known as α-linolenic acid , which is rich in oil, and α-linolenic acid can be converted into DHA and EPA in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to give your baby a proper amount of linseed oil to help the brain develop. .
Flaxseed oil is not resistant to high temperatures, so it is best to eat cold. Z1z
Flaxseed oil is called "smart oil", but because a-linolenic acid is not resistant to high temperatures, it is prone to oxidation when encountering high temperatures, which affects the DHA conversion. Therefore, linseed oil should be eaten cold for babies.
baby flaxseed oil supplements
yogurt + flaxseed oil, suitable for babies over 1 year old
Specific method: buy yogurt in the supermarket, it is best to choose sugar-free yogurt, mothers can go directly.
Add 1-2ml of cold-pressed linseed oil to plain yogurt and mix well.
Warm reminder:
linseed oil is sensitive to heat, light, and oxidation. Because of the "three fears", mothers should choose "cold-pressed" hemp seed oil and buy it home and store it in the refrigerator. Don't buy it wrong!
benign stimulation of the brain
gives the baby a benign stimulation of various brains, which can help the baby's brain to establish an intellectual system and promote its intellectual development.
Parents can interact with their babies and play more games that are conducive to the baby's sensory, motor and intelligence, and promote the development of the baby's central nervous system through vision, touch, smell and taste.
"Play" with your baby to promote the baby's brain development and make the baby smarter!
Get in touch with nature more
usually take your baby out and around, the unfamiliar natural environment can give your baby a broader vision. During the epidemic period, parents should not take their children to crowded public places, and they can go to parks or fields, but keep warm.
can also choose what your baby likes to watch. This selection ability improves your baby's learning ability.
guarantees high-quality sleep
baby’s brain development and perfection process is mainly carried out during sleep. Sleep is conducive to the development of brain cells and is important for improving the baby's intelligence and thinking development.
written at the end
smart and healthy baby who doesn't want to have? As long as you are properly nurtured, believes that the next "little Einstein" will come from your family!
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