Level 1: Diet taboos for babies with diarrhea
1. What is baby diarrhea
Baby diarrhea refers to an increase in the frequency of defecation in infants and young children, with pulpy, watery or semi-liquid stool, accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. There are many causes of diarrhea, such as infectious diarrhea, allergic diarrhea, etc. When treating baby diarrhea, in addition to seeking medical attention in time, you also need to pay attention to dietary taboos.
2. Which foods are not suitable for babies to eat during diarrhea
(1) High-fiber foods: such as whole-wheat bread, almonds, peanuts, etc. These foods will increase the burden on the intestines and make the stomach more uncomfortable.
(2) Fried foods: such as fried dough sticks, fried chicken, etc. These foods will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract to secrete excessive bile and pancreatic juice, making the gastrointestinal tract more uncomfortable.
(3) Containing beverages: such as coffee, cola, etc. These drinks can irritate the stomach and cause diarrhea to worsen.
(4) Spicy food: such as chili, pepper, etc. These foods can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea to worsen.
3. What should babies eat during diarrhea
(1) Light and easy-to-digest foods: such as rice porridge, porridge, noodles, etc. These foods are easy to digest and will not burden the gastrointestinal tract.
(2) Foods rich in probiotics: such as yogurt, fermented soy products, etc. These foods can help restore the balance of intestinal flora and relieve diarrhea symptoms.
(3) Fruits and vegetables: such as apples, bananas, tomatoes, etc. These foods are rich in vitamins and fiber, which promote intestinal health.
4. Can babies eat eggs during diarrhea?
During your baby\’s diarrhea period, you can feed your baby some eggs in moderation. But you need to pay attention to the following points:
(1) Do not eat them raw: Raw eggs are easily infected with bacteria and pose safety risks to your baby.
(2) Don’t overdose: Too many eggs will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea to worsen.
(3) Properly cooked: Cooked eggs are easy to digest and are conducive to the baby\’s nutrient absorption.
5. How to prevent diarrhea in babies
(1) Maintain hand hygiene: Pay attention to hand washing and disinfection before and after feeding and before and after contact with the baby.
(2) Avoid food contamination: Food should be cooked thoroughly and avoid raw or unprocessed food.
(3) Regular vaccination: Get vaccinated on time to prevent infectious diseases.
6. Summary
During a baby\’s diarrhea period, a reasonable diet is an important factor in alleviating diarrhea symptoms. You can feed your baby some nutrient-rich foods in moderation, such as eggs, rice porridge, etc. But you need to be careful not to eat high-fiber, fried, spicy and other irritating foods. At the same time, we must also pay attention to hygiene and preventive measures in daily life to avoid the occurrence of infectious diseases.
