Newborn babies are prone to diarrhea if they are not properly fed or cared for due to their immature digestive systems. Diarrhea may not be a big deal for us adults, at most it is uncomfortable for a few days and then it goes away. But for babies, it is a serious issue. Their stomachs are uncomfortable, they become lethargic, and parents worry. So, what should mothers do to take care of their delicate baby's stomach? Let's take a look at some methods to deal with diarrhea, so that moms can learn and apply them!
Methods to Take Care of a Baby's Delicate Stomach
1. Diet Therapy
In daily life, dietary therapy is the simplest and most effective way to take care of a baby's stomach. Mothers can give their babies some stomach-nourishing foods, such as yam porridge, almond soup, sesame paste, etc. At the same time, avoid eating spicy, cold, and greasy foods.
2. Keep Up with Exercise
As the temperature gradually warms up in spring, mothers can take their babies for outdoor activities. For example, they can run, jump rope, do fitness exercises, play ball games, etc. This helps babies to exercise their limbs, improve their immune system, and stay away from spring diarrhea.
3. Pay Attention to Hygiene
Teach your baby to wash hands frequently. Discourage them from engaging in unsanitary behaviors such as sucking fingers, to prevent ingesting bacteria and germs. In addition, mothers should disinfect the utensils used by their babies, and ensure that the food is clean and hygienic.
4. Vaccination
Common causes of infant diarrhea include rotavirus and other bacteria. It is recommended that mothers have their babies vaccinated against rotavirus before the age of 3. The best time for vaccination is between July and October each year, to avoid the peak period of winter and spring diarrhea. Of course, babies over 3 years old do not need to be vaccinated, as they already have antibodies against rotavirus.
How to Prevent Baby Diarrhea
1. Pay Attention to Food Hygiene
Food should be fresh and clean. Do not feed children with spoiled food, and utensils must be properly disinfected.
2. Pay Attention to Food Quality
When breastfeeding is insufficient or not available, and mixed feeding or artificial feeding is necessary, attention should be paid to the quality of the food. Avoid giving too much or too early introduction of rice porridge or other starchy foods, as this can lead to poor carbohydrate digestion and affect the baby's growth and development. For babies under 3 months old who lack breast milk, they can be supplemented with milk or soy milk. Whether using cow's milk or formula, it needs to be properly diluted for better digestion and absorption. When the appetite is poor, force-feeding should be avoided.
3. Strengthen the Body
Regular outdoor activities should be encouraged to improve the baby's adaptability to the natural environment. Pay attention to physical exercise and strengthen the body, enhance resistance, and avoid infection with various diseases.
To avoid cross-infection, infectious diarrhea should be isolated. For newborns, childcare centers, and hospitals, disinfection and isolation should be practiced. Diaper should be properly disinfected before disposal.
4. Rational Use of Antibiotics
Avoid long-term abuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent intestinal flora imbalance and the proliferation of drug-resistant bacteria, which can cause enteritis.
