Level 1: Causes of diarrhea in newborn babies
1. Diarrhea caused by infectious diseases
Because the immune system of newborns is not fully developed, they are prone to infection with various bacteria, viruses and fungi, leading to diarrhea. Common bacteria include salmonella, E. coli, etc., and viruses include rotavirus, norovirus, etc.
2. Diarrhea caused by feeding methods
The digestion of newborns is not yet fully developed, and improper feeding can also lead to diarrhea. Such as excessive feeding of milk powder or artificial milk, excessive breastfeeding or long intervals between breastfeeding, etc.
3. Diarrhea caused by drugs
Children may also develop diarrhea if they take medications that are inappropriate for their age and weight. Such as antibiotics, etc.
Level 2: Preventing diarrhea in newborn babies
1. Maintain hygiene
Wash your hands frequently and keep the environment around your baby clean and hygienic. Avoid letting your baby come into contact with contaminated items.
2. Correct feeding
Choose the appropriate feeding method and amount based on your baby\’s age and weight. If you are breastfeeding, pay attention to the mother\’s dietary health.
3. Avoid drug abuse
Do not give your baby medicines at will, and avoid using medicines that are not suitable for age and weight.
Level 3: Treatment of diarrhea in newborn babies
1. Diet adjustment
If diarrhea is caused by diet, the symptoms can be relieved by adjusting the feeding method and amount.
2. Hydration
Diarrhea will cause the baby to lose water and needs to be replenished in time. You can let your baby drink more warm water or electrolyte solution.
3. Drug treatment
If it is infectious diarrhea, it needs to be treated with antibiotics and other drugs according to the doctor\’s advice.
4. Other auxiliary treatments
Adjuvant treatments such as probiotics can be used to relieve diarrhea symptoms.
Level 4: What should you pay attention to when your newborn baby has diarrhea
1. Seek medical treatment in time
If your child develops diarrhea or other discomfort, he should seek medical attention promptly. The doctor will develop an appropriate treatment plan based on the child\’s condition.
2. Avoid cross-infection
If your baby suffers from infectious diarrhea, avoid contact with others to avoid cross-infection.
3. Maintain hygiene
Clean your baby\’s living environment frequently and keep the environment around your baby clean.
4. Pay attention to hydration
Diarrhea will cause the baby to lose water, so it is necessary to replenish water in time. You can let your baby drink more warm water or electrolyte solution.
5. Avoid drug abuse
Do not give your children medicines at will, and avoid using medicines that are not suitable for age and weight.
Level 5: What foods should be paid attention to when newborn babies have diarrhea
1. Breastfeeding
If a breastfed child has diarrhea, you can ask the child to pump more milk. Mothers can eat more light and easy-to-digest foods.
2. Artificial feeding
If an artificially fed child has diarrhea, you can temporarily stop breastfeeding and give the child some warm water or electrolyte solution.
3. Eat small meals often
During the period of diarrhea, the child can eat small meals frequently and feed a small amount of food each time.
Level 6: What daily care needs to be paid attention to in newborn babies with diarrhea
1. Cleaning
Clean your baby\’s living environment frequently and keep the environment around your baby clean.
2. Changing diapers
Change your baby\’s diaper in time to avoid infection caused by retention of urine and feces.
3. Observe body temperature
Always observe changes in your baby\’s body temperature, and seek medical attention promptly if fever occurs.
4. Keep the temperature appropriate
Keep the temperature of your baby\’s surrounding environment at a suitable temperature to avoid physical discomfort caused by overcoldness or overheating.
