{"id":536,"date":"2021-04-26T10:39:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T10:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/?p=536"},"modified":"2022-09-01T10:08:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T10:08:03","slug":"iron-intake-for-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/iron-intake-for-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron Intake for Toddlers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Children need iron for good health and development. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin which carries oxygen to all the cells and hence iron is one of the most important minerals.<\/p>\r\n

Lack of iron can cause anemia, a disorder in which oxygen doesn\u2019t reach all your cells. Babies with iron deficiency can face slow development and may be less physically active. Symptoms of iron deficiency include slow weight gain, pale skin, loss of appetite. They may also feel weak and unhealthy.<\/p>\r\n

Babies generally come with an iron reserve which they get from mothers when in the womb. Breastmilk provides for the required iron in the first six months. In case you are unable to breastfeed, consult your doctor for alternatives. After your baby turns 6, you should not wait long enough to introduce iron-rich foods in his diet.<\/p>\r\n

If you have a preterm baby or your baby is underweight, he might need an iron supplement. Talk to your doctor about it.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Types of Iron<\/h3>\r\n

There are two different types of iron:<\/p>\r\n