What to do if your baby is over two months old and has diarrhea
Diarrhea in babies is a very common phenomenon, which is very urgent and requires timely and effective treatment. Especially for babies over two months old, since their gastrointestinal functions are not yet sound enough, diarrhea must be treated in a timely manner. This article will introduce effective treatment methods for babies’ diarrhea to parents from four aspects:
1. Correct feeding
First, the cause of diarrhea may lie in incorrect feeding methods. So, first of all, feed your baby correctly. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers increase their fluid intake to ensure the quality and quantity of milk. At the same time, you should also control your diet. In addition to the irritating foods that should be avoided at ordinary times, you should also avoid eating too much raw, cold, greasy, and high-sugar foods. If breast milk is insufficient, appropriate formula feeding can be carried out under the advice of a doctor.
2. Reasonable use of drugs
When babies have diarrhea, many parents often buy antidiarrheal medicines, gastrointestinal antipyretic tablets and other medicines on their own. This behavior is incorrect. Because the intestinal development of infants and young children is immature, drugs will produce more severe stimulation and worsen the condition. If drug intervention is indeed needed, you should consult a doctor and use drugs rationally, such as probiotic preparations, which can regulate intestinal flora and promote the recovery of digestive function.
3. Keep clean and hygienic
The baby\’s gastrointestinal tract is relatively delicate and easily affected by the outside world. Therefore, you should pay attention to various hygiene issues, avoid cross-infection, and keep your baby hygienic and clean. The room where the baby lives should be ventilated frequently and try to avoid moisture. When changing diapers, clean the buttocks and anus with warm water, do not wipe directly with paper towels. Wash your hands and change clothes at any time, maintain hand hygiene, and avoid contact with sick people.
4. Proper exercise
When babies have diarrhea, they may have been relatively idle before. At this time, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise. You can let your baby lie down and raise his legs, massage his lower abdomen and knead the soles of his feet on the bed. Moderate exercise can help digestion, promote intestinal peristalsis, and help the baby restore gastrointestinal function.
Through the above four aspects of treatment, the key to treating baby diarrhea can be effectively grasped. The most important thing is to ensure the baby\’s cleanliness and correct feeding methods. Rational use of medicines and appropriate exercise are also helpful. During diarrhea, parents should always pay attention to the baby\’s physical changes, take timely measures, and avoid arbitrary medication. In short, only correct and timely treatment can make the baby recover as soon as possible.
