So your little one is super cranky, she’s crying and you can’t seem to figure out why. You go through the list in your mind..
- Fed her – CHECKED!
- Fever? – NO
- Tired – But she’s had her nap already..
- Physical check – Everything looks normal
So what’s bothering her?
Figuring out why your child is cranky or crying can be a little bit of a guessing game especially when they can’t tell us what’s bothering them and you can’t see anything that’s bothering them physically.
Lots of parents tend to overlook tummy discomfort, as it’s not something that we can easily tell if the child does not verbally communicate it. And when their comfort is compromised – well you can imagine, they won’t be able to focus properly, they probably won’t be able to sleep through the night and they’ll have no mood to explore and learn.
What Causes Tummy Discomfort?
Tummy aches are more common in children younger than 11 years and are often caused by changes in eating and bowel habits1. When a child has a sensitive stomach, they are more likely to experience discomfort more easily, which may result in a disruptive daily routine.
That’s when they’ll start to be picky in eating, which then results in lack of nutrition, then they wouldn’t be able to focus on learning, won’t be able to sleep well – you get the picture, the list goes on and you won’t just find an unhappy child, but a stressed adult as well.
For children with sensitive tummies, a custom and specially formulated milk such as Similac Total Comfort made with easy-to-digest proteins for tummy comfort, 2’-FL to support immune function and EyeQ Nutrition System for fast learning may be the answer you are looking for.
There are lots of reasons why #ComfortIsEverything for young children, but here are 5 major ones that you won’t want to ignore.
#1 Sleep through the night
Do not underestimate a good night’s sleep in young children. Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behaviour, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health – and this can’t happen if your child’s comfort is compromised due to stomach issues.
#2 Focus and learn faster during the day
Young children’s brains are like sponges! They absorb and learn really fast especially when they’re focused. Feeling comfortable and happy throughout the day will help them learn faster and enable them to explore their world more happily.
#3 Stress-free mealtimes
Children these days tend to be pickier, and it can get stressful whenever your child refuses to eat during their mealtimes. One of the reasons for not wanting to eat may be due to tummy discomfort from their previous meal of snack. When it comes to tummy discomfort due to food intake, it’s always good to keep tabs on what causes these discomforts so you can avoid them in the future.
#4 Smoother Bathtimes
Parents, hands up if bathtime can be a struggle. Getting your child to have a bath may be a struggle, but it’s even worse when your child is going through tummy discomfort or has a rash. Rashes can be stingy and may hurt when in contact with water and this can be very uncomfortable for our child. Similac Total Comfort with 2’-FL can support their immune function and help to reduce the risk of allergies.
No rashes = comfort = smoother bathtimes!
#5 Make new friends easier and learn quicker from each other
Ever had that feeling when you’re going through period cramps and you just want to curl in bed and not see anyone? Well, kids kind of have that same feeling too. When their stomach feels uncomfortable, playing with friends or making new ones is just out of the picture, which can then affect their social skills and learning from each other.
Similac Total Comfort
Similac total Comfort is recommended for a broad spectrum of feeding tolerance issues. It is easy to digest as it is low lactose, and it’s suitable for regurgitation, fussiness, colic and diarrhoea due to lactose sensitivity.
Formulated with hydrolysed 100% whey protein, and easy-to-digest unique vegetable oil blend, children who took Similac Total Comfort had significantly softer stools than those on standard formula2,3.It also has Prebiotics (FOS) to help promote growth of probiotics for a healthier intestinal flora.
Besides that, Similac Total Comfort also has EYE-Q® NUTRITION SYSTEM – a unique blend of Lutein, Natural Vitamin E & DHA for overall brain development to support fast learning4,5,6.
