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How to treat baby diarrhea

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When your baby is ill and having gastrointestinal problems, it can be scary. Here’s how to take care of your sweet angel and make sure that a little diarrhea doesn’t turn into a big problem. First of all you need to evaluate your child’s diet. If your baby is breastfed or formula-fed, their diet is not likely to be the problem. If your baby eats solids, suspect new foods or excessive fruit or juice consumption. Pay particular attention to common allergens, such as wheat, dairy, nuts, eggs, tomatoes, and citrus fruits. Remove from your baby’s diet any suspected allergens or food your baby may have an intolerance for. Check to see if your baby has an illness by looking for signs of a possible viral or bacterial infection. Make an appointment to see your doctor and begin home treatments if you suspect illness. It is really important to increase your baby’s fluid intake by feeding them extra breast milk, formula, water, or a children’s electrolyte drink. Bear in mind that babies dehydrate easily. If your child can’t keep anything down, call your doctor immediately. Although you may think it strange, you need to feed your baby as normal, if they will eat. A healthy diet will help to restore lost nutrients in their body. You should also consider the BRAT diet to ease an upset tummy. Feed your child bananas, rice, apples, and toast until the diarrhea subsides. Also have your child eat yogurt if you do not suspect a dairy allergy. The live cultures will help to balance their intestinal tract Obviously you will need to change your baby’s diaper frequently and slather on diaper cream to prevent rashes. Watch for any change in behavior, attitude, urination frequency, or vomiting. In a few days, your little one should be good as new. Marion Donovan invented the disposable diaper, which was patented in 1951 and mothers, even since then, are probably silently thanking her, probably without even knowing who she was.

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