Iron Deficiency in Toddlers (1-3 years): [DO THIS & STOP WORRYING] | Dr. Raj

Iron Deficiency in toddlers (1-3 years): do this and stop worrying. Watch this with a toddler in the video. I am a child health doctor and have described this because my own toddler had iron deficiency anemia and I could not identify it.
Iron deficiency in toddlers is very common. Up to 10% of toddlers in US and 90% in India are at risk. In this video, I have explained 5 simple tips to do and stop worrying about iron deficiency in toddlers. Toddlers are children aged 1-3 years. I have described iron deficiency food supplements with names in English and Hindi.
The video is educational and focused on improving child health and wellness. In this video, I describe the list of foods rich in iron. Foods includes food, fruits and vegetables, and animal products. Importance of Jaggery and Sooji are described. Infants require iron liquid supplement and this is described in the video along with the dosage.
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0.00 Iron Deficiency in Toddlers
0.34 Introduction, Subscribe, Comment, Like
1.04 Why toddlers develop iron deficiency
1.29 Symptoms and signs of iron deficiency
1.52 Five simple steps
2.05 Iron rich food
3.10 Add Vitamin C to iron rich food
3.28 Limit cow’s milk
3.48 Limit snacks and healthy meal time
4.09 Iron Supplements
4.29 Conclusion
4.48 Subscribe, like, comment. Thank you
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[@jewelhoward8905]

Thank you! My child is behind and I think it’s because of his iron. I will make an appointment to confirm

[@advocatekunjallalangala9853]

Thank you so much for this precise explanation.

[@barbaramoore4028]

Wow. Excellent video. Thanks so much!

[@dranupamapb]

@Dr.Raj , good information.. thanks Can you please make video on Lead poisoning or increased levels in blood , how to overcome in Toddlers.. thank you 🙏🏻

[@rosemaryonojovwo2672]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative.

[@gayazshaik5171]

Good doctor for your information

[@suseelac5614]

Thank you so much for your valuable information.

[@gayazshaik5171]

It’s important for my child thanks

[@gilbertomacias6001]

Thank you very helpful

[@asaripalli02]

Thank you sir

[@RenanJeffrey]

Thank you for the informative video. Just will like to say, cereal is never a good option no matter what they fortify it with. Whole foods and especially plant based is the best in my opinion. 👍

[@ragnerlothbrok7359]

Very helpful video. Good job dr raj. My 2 years baby boy having IDA.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you Ragner. I am so glad

[@user-tu2px2xd2q]

Thank you 🙏

[@Siprapinky]

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[@zebaakhtarsayed3397]

Very helpful Sir...Thanks a ton👍

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

I am glad

[@chitraksh3677]

Very informative content

[@zaraammar2440]

Very informative video 😊thankyou doctor

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

I am so glad

[@im_megha5863]

Please advice how to deal with kid constipation post taking iron supplements.. (3yr old)

[@mariannemo]

Thanks it’s very helpful!

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Glad to know. Thank you

[@yvonnesariya11]

Is 13 Ng/ml low for a 3 1/2 year old? If so do you recommend supplement of iron over foods to increase ferretin?

[@FirdoseShaik-ye4hq]

Thank you so much sir

[@poonamkurmi9777]

Thanku very much Dr great info,thanks a lot

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Always welcome

[@nehanegi8946]

He is Soo cute.god bless him🙏

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you

[@sukhpreetkaur213]

Sir please suggest iron syrup for 4 year child

[@Siprapinky]

Thanku sir

[@poonamkurmi9777]

Bless u both

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you

[@misbahkhan2541]

My daughter is having mood swings, her appetite has become zero, will these food options will help me recovering soon? Or should I start with the iron supplements and appetite tonics?

[@user-pd2zk4dg5o]

Thanks doc. Should we continue iron supplements when my 1 year old baby is suffering from diarrhoea.

[@lynxlani2702]

Thank you !!!!

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

you are very welcome :)

[@justasmile9040]

Thanks Dr.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

You are very welcome

[@basimahussine5339]

, my daughter 9 years old have low iron level this video help me a lot thank you 😊

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

I am so glad to hear. Thank you

[@amirahariana5136]

U helping thanks

[@SK-nw5fu]

Dr.. Can I give juice of the fruits you have mentioned in video?? Bcoz my 2.5 yrs baby don't eat everything easily.. he spits the foods he don't like... he has iron deficiency and low hb level... plz reply..

[@marlenebonilla8646]

I just had a well visit for my 28 month old toddler and he is iron deficient. After watching this video, I plan on writing down your tips and taping the list to my fridge. Consistency and trying to relax myself, so I can help my son regain his iron levels. Thank you for making this video for all of us, too.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

That's great. I am glad to hear. Thank you

[@luismora5328]

Pls give me tips my son for the last months have been more pale than usual and dark circles on his eyes , his energetic tho And it’s not fatigue I’m taking him in tomorrow his 2 years old

[@shahidagafieldien-le9il]

Hi dr. I have a grandson that was diagnosed with vitamin deficiency because he was sleeping alot and had a rash in his face he was breastfed and is almost three He eats very poorly and still sleeps alot Please advise what to use to eat and drink

[@IronMaidenPanda13]

Are iron vitamins for kids good as well? Thanks for this very informative video!!!

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you. Iron supplements can be given to kids

[@kaiyanshpetim2043]

This video is very helpful thankyou so much , just wanted to ask Does iron drops destroy their teeth , im worry about this aswell!!

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Iron Drops may not destroy but does stain the teeth. This can be reduced by mixing iron drops with water or fruit juice

[@aowens2790]

Thank you

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

You are very welcome

[@stanlevox2291]

I take liver and blend it with eggs. Then I give iron gummies cause they're cheap and easy. You need to make sure your child gets enough copper as it's a cofactor to iron and low dose methylated bcomplex.

[@dr.sushiliilss1190]

It's amazing, as usual from Dr. Raj. Heartiest thanks

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you so much Dr. Sushil IILSS

[@shrutiwadgai184]

Sir my daughter is 2 years old but her weight is same from birth how to increase her weight how to make her health not by body from internal

[@anishamalick8551]

Sir my one year baby weight is 10 kg now her birth weight 2.6 is it normal please tell me!

[@jyotiarora751]

Sir my baby is now 3years and 4 months. He was born 8 months..not completed 9 months. He is going anemic since he was nine months.We are following diet as much we can. Giving iron supplements but still his HB is 7.9.. he also have constipation problem even after giving fibre in diet. Plz suggest

[@TreatAutismwithpatience]

Hey doc, your video was very helpful thanks. I just had one querry, That my child is on ferro liquid. He just turned 2. With this medicine he gets a severe tummy ache. What should i do for this? Thankyou.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you. Some children do have stomach discomfort with iron supplements. Try giving it with some food (Not with milk)

[@haalynoor5233]

Sir is it safe to induce blood in a year old baby.? Doctors usually recommend that. But I think it is not a safe option. Please guide. Thanks for an informative video.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Thank you. By induce do you mean transfuse blood? Age is no barrier for blood transfusion and it is based on what the child needs. I have personally transfused blood to children of all ages including new born babies when indicated..

[@dianarosado9630]

Does it prevent them from growing?

[@picface8141]

I took my son to a pediatric hematologist reference to my baby doctor and he put my 1 years old baby on 5 ml of iron per day , it’s a high dose and I’m scared of overdoses , he is hemoglobin is a 7.7. Do you think is too much for a 1 years old , because that normal dose is 1 ml x day of 15mg iron ? Thank you

[@FactsNewton1993]

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[@CarmenGarcia-oo8vq]

Thank you so much for such a important information ❤️🙏🏼

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nishariyas2817]

I am an animsic complicated person.i am afraid of iron deficiency for my 5 monthybaby.. shall I start with iron Syrup....

[@jessicahylton8967]

My 9 month’s hemoglobin is 10.5. He is not a picky eater and is not exhibiting any s/s of anemia. His pediatrician prescribed poly vi sol with iron. Is this multivitamin necessary and do I need to be concerned about his hemoglobin level in regards to brain development?

[@jessicahylton8967]

Also I should add that he is in the 92 percentile for weight and 99th for height.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

In general, iron supplements has been found to reverse or prevent any development problems associated with iron deficiency before the deficiency becomes severe or chronic. If my child had a Hb of 10.5, i would give iron supplement

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

This is great!

[@gopallama914]

my second girl is just 9 months completed. Most of time she suffered from fever at least onceor twice a months.so i did bloodcount and heomoglobin is just 8. what to do??I'm from nepal

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

The strategies in the video should help with increasing hemoglobin. Hemoglobin of 8 at 9 months is on the lower side and your pediatrician may decide to give extra supplements

[@mammaland1625]

Mera beta 3+ yr k hy uski eyes k pass ouro body mein hi nas dikhny lagi hy blue colour ki or wo thoda weak lagta hy ajakl muhy wo hamesha vommit kar deta hy wo bhgwan ki dyaa se active hy koi problem nhi hy bus kabhi kabhi usko cold hi jata hy abhi hy cough hy kafi

[@marisolrivera6316]

My son is 23 months old at the moment isn’t eating anything he usually eats more things but has always been a picky eater but i have been out of the country for a few months and he has been eating less and less and now nothing at all just milk i add oatmeal so he has something in his stomach but if you say he should drink less milk what should i do because he isn’t eating anything else?

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Your problem is not unique. I meant to say less or no milk for the purpose of iron and this may not be a significant problem in your case. This is a balance weighing the pros and cons.

[@satsih2020]

Hello sir Is 11.2 hb level normal for 4 year toddler girl we gave iron supplement for 1 month 4ml per day and iron levels increased from 10.9 to 11.2

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

This is almost normal. There is a range of Hb and not one specific number. Iron supplements are a good idea

[@asingh3837]

My daughter 3 year old has one white hair please doctor suggest something so she doesn't have them more 🙏🙏🙏

[@lawstidentity7909]

My daughter 25 months eat all of these foods since a very long time. But still her face looks very pale and yellow. Why doesn't she look pinker??

[@Kdrama_Space]

My child presently 3.4yrs old. He seems less mature compare to his age , he can't communicate well in sentences though he speaks talks in words and small sentences , but as per his age I believe he is behind, he lacks in vocab (words). He also become angry very soon and started crying loudly, he seems little more irritable. He had low HB 9 history. He also has motion issue his motion.He has very hard poop after every 4 days. Right now i m giving him empty syrup 2 times a day..All other activities seems normal he understand the things but he can't when it comes to excute lt seems he is behind as per his age. Pls suggest me throughly and advice solutions .

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

I see a few problems here. Possible speech delay, iron deficiency and constipation. For iron deficiency please follow suggestions in this video. For constipation do check our solution in this video along with details in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLMaqFvo6ibmZo

[@Hamudipro666]

❤my 10 year boy having 3 iron I m in saudia eating junk is commen also night life is here 😢

[@serajni1645]

My seven years old daughter is always tired, thirsty and looks dull. She has recently developed twitching of nerves in the legs. It has been four months now. I took her to .any doctors and all of them made me test jer for vit D amd calcium etc but no one asked to check her Iron levels. She has been on supplements of calcium and vitamins but i see no difference in her. Also my 10 months old has started to have white soles of feet, delayed all milestones and look white with no pink tint anywhere , not on cheeks not in palms or soles. I am giving him iron but its making no visible difference at all. I am being called crazy that I'm thinking too much. I know all babies are different but i do not see anything right in m baby. His body is white and he gets too tired quickly it feels. Please help me

[@serajni1645]

If both my kids require iron please share the doses needed for both. Another think I forgot my elder daughter turned blue in palms near the thumb side of hand after a shower

[@sarabjotkaur8235]

Does Iron deficiency causes itchiness in toddlers ??

[@aimanbaloch1396]

Hello dr, my baby is 16 months old, his hb level is 8.1,is he iron deficient or it is normal at this age. His face and ears yellowish, show irritable and peewish behaviour,

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

A Hb of 8.1 is low. Based on the symptoms you mention, you should show your child to a pediatrician who can evaluate further

[@reejuvlog5930]

Hi doctor I'm from Sri Lanka my baby boy 1 year old he have iron nutrition problem his weight 5.700kg only how to increase his weight & cure his iron nutrition problem but his active please give any advice doctor please please

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Greetings! Typically the birth weight doubles at 5 months and becomes 3 times at 1 year of age. 5.7 kg at 1 year is a low weight and since the weight is low (and i don't know birth weight or any other health problems), you should have it checked by a pediatrician. This is probably not what you want to hear but this is better for your child to be evaluated sooner than later

[@reejuvlog5930]

@@AnesthesiaGuru thanx Dr ur advice how can I cure this

[@francviewtv9475]

Hi isa 113 hemiglobin for child 4years old is normal

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Yes it is

[@ramandatrias4974]

Any simple science explanation about vitamin c can help iron absorption in toddler body?

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

In a simple language, vitamin C converts the iron into a form that can be absorbed easily by the intestines

[@littlereviewsbys9927]

How to prevent iron defdeficiency in adults?

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

The general principles shown in the video are applicable to adults - Iron rich diet, Vitamin C to increase iron absorption, reduce foods that inhibit iron absorption. Iron requirement is higher in adults compared to children.

[@dianarosado9630]

Does being iron deficiency have anything to do with growth?

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Iron deficiency does not directly affect growth. However kids deficient in iron are also likely to be deficient in micronutrients and may affect growth - especially if zinc is low

[@jhancydharmaiah780]

Hello Dr, Very informative video, Thank you. My daughter is 3 yrs and has an HB of 10, she weighs 10kgs and has a small stature, she has good appetite and is active. I am worried about her body weight. Please advise.

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

For low Hb follow suggestions in the video. For low weight, check growth on this CDC table. www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set2clinical/cj41c072.pdf. There should be a steady increase every year. If less than 5 percentile on weight or height is when tests are recommended. In general, children catch up soon with age.

[@jhancydharmaiah780]

@@AnesthesiaGuru Thanks a lot Doctor, for considering my queries. Will follow your instructions.

[@rayachutiamala7161]

Hi sir, my baby eating is dust and she is unable to control it. Recently we stated to given her zinc syrup..how to control.her out of it. My baby is now 4 1/2 yr and weight is 14 -15 kgs. She is active. What is the reason

[@rayachutiamala7161]

She is lesser only one weight than what she is used. To be

[@teeew89]

@@AnesthesiaGuruwhat tests are recommended?

[@snoberfayyaz9549]

hello sir my baby is 3 year old he has low hb and not eat much and drink lots of milk. he also eat toothpaste and his skin is yellow ....its a iron deficiency? or not?

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

Its a simple test to check for iron deficient. If skin is yellow you should see a child specialist immediately! It could be jaundice and the reason has to be looked into

[@snoberfayyaz9549]

His firtten level is 18....is that low or normal ?

[@snoberfayyaz9549]

How to inches his hp ???

[@snoberfayyaz9549]

He has not jaundice.....

[@slowjamcdub]

🙏✝️🙏

[@snoberfayyaz9549]

Sir ans me

[@abeypriya5428]

Thank you

[@AnesthesiaGuru]

You are welcome