Question
My baby is four months old, and for the past 10 days, she has been experiencing diarrhea. The baby’s mental state and urine output are normal. She has an average of about 6 bowel movements a day. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
During this season, bacterial enteritis occurs more frequently, often related to unclean food and drink. It is important to pay attention to the cleanliness of the milk bottle and nipple, and it is best to boil them in hot water for sterilization. Also, give the baby more diluted saltwater to drink. At the same time, be attentive to the baby’s mental state and urine output. If there are signs of poor mental state and reduced urine output, it may be a symptom of dehydration, and timely intravenous fluid replacement treatment is required.