Question
Recently, a parent noticed that their baby has been experiencing persistent diarrhea, accompanied by frequent crying and fussiness, which seems to be due to abdominal pain. The parent wants to know how to care for such a baby.
Answer
If a baby is experiencing persistent diarrhea, the first consideration should be whether it is caused by catching a cold. In terms of care, special attention should be paid to keeping the baby warm, using a blanket to wrap the baby’s abdomen properly, and avoiding exposing the baby’s belly to cold drafts. Additionally, increasing the baby’s intake of vegetable puree can help supplement vitamins lost due to diarrhea. At the same time, adding an appropriate amount of children’s vitamins to the baby’s formula milk can help alleviate malnutrition caused by diarrhea.