1. Causes of diarrhea in babies
There are many reasons why babies have diarrhea, including indigestion, infectious diarrhea, allergies, etc. Indigestion is caused by eating too much or too little food, poor quality food, or eating too fast. Infectious diarrhea is caused by bacteria, viruses, etc., such as rotavirus, E. coli, etc. Allergies are caused by allergic reactions to certain foods or medications.
2. What should you pay attention to when your baby has diarrhea
1. Stay hydrated: Your baby will lose a lot of water after having diarrhea. To replenish water in time, you can let him drink more boiled water or juice.
2. Diet: During the period of diarrhea, avoid giving your baby spicy foods and foods that are difficult to digest, such as greasy foods and raw and cold foods.
3. Observe the situation: If the baby has diarrhea that has not improved for more than three days, or if the baby has symptoms such as vomiting or fever, he should seek medical treatment in time.
3. Food suitable for babies
1. Rice porridge: Rice porridge is one of the best foods for babies during diarrhea. It can provide enough energy and water for babies.
2. Banana: Banana is an easy-to-digest fruit that is rich in potassium and helps restore intestinal function.
3. Rusks: Rusks contain a lot of starch, which helps absorb excess water in the intestines.
4. Apple puree: Apple puree is rich in pectin, which can help digestion and excretion.
4. Food not suitable for babies
1. Spicy and irritating foods: such as chili, pepper, etc.
2. Greasy foods: such as fried chicken, French fries, etc.
3. Raw and cold foods: such as lettuce, seafood, etc.
5. What should you do after your baby has diarrhea
1. Keep it clean: Babies should change their diapers frequently after having diarrhea and clean their buttocks in time to avoid problems such as dermatitis.
2. Observe the situation: If the baby has diarrhea for too long or other symptoms appear, seek medical attention in time.
3. Pay attention to nutrition: After the baby has diarrhea, he needs to replenish water and nutrients in time. You can give him some egg soup or eat some light and easy-to-digest food.
6. Methods to prevent diarrhea in babies
1. Pay attention to food hygiene: Your baby\’s food should be kept clean and hygienic, and try to avoid buying stale or expired food.
2. Reasonable feeding: The baby\’s diet should be reasonably matched, and do not let him eat too much or too little.
3. Strengthen exercise: Proper exercise can improve the baby\’s physical resistance and reduce the occurrence of infectious diarrhea.
Abstract:
Diarrhea is a very common phenomenon in babies, which may be caused by indigestion, infectious diarrhea, allergies, etc. During your baby\’s diarrhea period, you need to pay attention to your diet and stay hydrated.Eat some rice porridge, bananas and other foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to keeping clean and observing the situation. If the symptoms are serious, you should seek medical treatment in time. Methods to prevent diarrhea in babies include paying attention to dietary hygiene, proper feeding and increased exercise.
