Correct method guidance
Loose stools in infants are a common gastrointestinal problem. Parents need to learn the correct treatment methods to avoid more serious diseases and relieve their babies from pain. The following is the correct way to care for babies with loose and watery stools. I hope it will be helpful to parents.
Hydrate your baby
Diarrhea in babies is accompanied by a large loss of water in the body, so it is important to replenish the baby\’s water. Breast milk is the best food, which can provide nutrition to the baby, avoid dehydration, strengthen immunity and shorten the course of the disease. Mixed feeding babies can try feeding them some fruit and vegetable purees, such as apple puree, carrot puree, etc., to increase water intake, promote intestinal peristalsis, and reduce the risk of constipation.
It is also a good choice to give the baby some saline and glucose water. Drinking saline and glucose water can ensure the replenishment of electrolytes in the body, especially sodium ions, and maintain the balance of water and salt in the body. However, parents should note that both physiological saline and glucose water need to be purchased from the hospital first and cannot be prepared by themselves.
Do a good job in cleaning the baby
Loose watery stools in babies can easily cause skin pain, stinging and infection. Therefore, in addition to applying baby butt cream to your baby\’s bottom, you also need to do a good job of cleaning it. After your baby has diarrhea, you should gently wipe your baby\’s buttocks with clean water every time you change the diaper, and then dry them with a soft towel. Do not rub or dig hard to avoid secondary irritation.
If your baby has severe diarrhea, change diapers more often than usual, wash them with water and soap, and then apply a thin layer of diaper cream or moisturizer to protect your baby\’s skin.
Control your baby’s diet
Within a few days after the baby has loose stools, the baby\’s diet should be mainly liquid food, and the intake of fat, protein and complex carbohydrates in the food should be controlled. It is recommended that babies eat foods with high starch content, such as rice porridge, noodles, steamed buns, mashed potatoes, etc. These foods are easy to digest and are less likely to cause flatulence and constipation. In addition, you can also give your baby some diet containing probiotics and prebiotics, such as yogurt, milk, soy milk, etc., to help your baby regulate gastrointestinal function.
Pay attention to changes in your baby’s physical signs
Although diarrhea in infants is common, there are some symptoms that require prompt medical attention. Parents need to pay attention to changes in their baby\’s physical signs, such as fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, skin congestion, shortness of breath, etc., which may indicate an aggravation of the baby\’s condition or complications. At this time, timely medical treatment is required so that the baby can receive professional diagnosis and treatment.
Summary
When caring for a baby with loose and watery stools, you must first add enough water to the baby to prevent dehydration. Secondly, pay attention to your baby\’s cleaning work to reduce the risk of skin irritation and infection. Control your baby\’s diet and provide easily digestible foods and foods containing probiotics and prebiotics to avoid aggravating the baby\’s gastrointestinal burden. Finally, it is necessary to pay close attention to changes in the baby\’s physical signs and seek medical treatment promptly to ensure that the baby receives better treatment. These are the correct ways to care for babies with loose and watery stools. We hope that parents can correctly handle their babies’ gastrointestinal problems and protect their babies’ healthy growth.
