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Iron deficiency in kids starts around 5-7 months and means the body doesn’t have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen. This can make children look pale, feel tired, weak, irritable, or have poor appetite and slow growth. How to cure it: 🌿 Through Diet • Iron-rich foods: Green leafy vegetables (spinach, methi), beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, rajma, soy. • Animal sources (best absorbed): Egg yolk, chicken, fish, mutton, liver. • Iron-fortified foods: Cereals, infant formula. • Vitamin C boosters: Give citrus fruits (orange, lemon, amla), guava, tomato, or mango alongside iron-rich foods to improve absorption. • Avoid blockers: Limit tea/coffee, excess milk with meals (calcium reduces iron absorption). 💊 Through Supplements • If deficiency is confirmed by blood tests, doctors often prescribe iron syrup or tablets (like ferrous sulfate). • Dose depends on the child’s weight and severity—never give without a doctor’s advice. • Usually continued for 3–6 months to build iron stores. 👉 Regular follow-up is important because too much iron can also be harmful. Follow momify #babycare #irondeficiency #pica #viral #pediatrics

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This post was published on 15th September, 2025 by Affan on his Instagram handle "@_momify (Momify - A complete guide from pregnancy to baby care)". Affan has total 19.4K followers on Instagram and has a total of 221 post.This post has received 106 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Affan gets. Affan receives an average engagement rate of 0.72% per post on Instagram. This post has received 1 comments which are lower than the average comments that Affan gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #babycare #viral #pica #pediatrics #irondeficiency has been used frequently in this Post.