1. What is diarrhea in a one and a half year old baby?
Babies who are one and a half years old, because their immunity is not fully developed and their digestion is not mature enough, they are susceptible to invasion by various bacteria and viruses, leading to diarrhea. Diarrhea refers to an increase in the number of bowel movements per day, a decrease in stool volume, and a thinner texture.
2. What are the symptoms of diarrhea in a one and a half year old baby?
1. Diarrhea: The number of bowel movements per day increases, the amount of stool decreases, and the texture becomes thinner.
2. Fever: Fever is easily caused due to the decreased resistance of the body to bacteria and viruses.
3. Vomiting: Some babies will vomit.
4. Dehydration: excessive water loss due to diarrhea, resulting in thirst, dry eyes, etc.
3. What are the causes of diarrhea in one-and-a-half-year-old babies?
1. Improper diet: Overeating or eating expired food may cause diarrhea.
2. Infection: Bacterial and viral infections are the main causes of diarrhea.
3. Drug reactions: Some drugs can cause diarrhea.
4. Allergies: Allergies to certain foods or environments may also cause diarrhea.
4. How to deal with diarrhea in a one and a half year old baby?
1. Stay hydrated: Babies tend to lose water after having diarrhea. To replenish fluids in time, you can feed your baby some boiled water, juice, etc.
2. Diet: Avoid giving your baby greasy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating diarrhea symptoms.
3. Give appropriate drugs: You can give your baby some antidiarrheal drugs or oral salt rehydration solutions, but they must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Observe the condition: If severe dehydration, high fever, etc. occur, seek medical treatment in time.
5. How to prevent diarrhea in a one and a half year old baby?
1. Food hygiene: Ensure food safety and do not eat expired food, raw or cold food, etc.
2. Hand hygiene: Keep your hands clean to avoid bacterial infections.
3. Indoor ventilation: Keep the home environment ventilated and dry to avoid bacterial growth.
4. Strengthen exercise: Appropriately increase the baby\’s outdoor activity time to enhance the body\’s immunity.
6. Conclusion
Diarrhea is a common thing for one-and-a-half-year-old babies, but parents must take timely measures to deal with it. At the same time, it is also very important to strengthen preventive measures. Only by maintaining food hygiene, hand hygiene, indoor ventilation, and strengthening exercise and other preventive measures can we effectively reduce the probability of diarrhea in babies.
