Question

A 9-month-old baby has recently been experiencing frequent diarrhea, with watery stools. After hospital treatment, the symptoms improved temporarily, but then recurred. The baby’s mental state is good, but the diarrhea problem persists.

Answer

Infant diarrhea is a common health issue, especially during infancy when the digestive system is not yet fully mature, making it susceptible to diarrhea. Possible triggers include improper feeding methods, not adding complementary foods on time, using unclean bottles or toys, and changes in weather. Therefore, parents should ensure timely and quantitative feeding, add complementary foods appropriately, and keep the baby’s items clean and disinfected, paying attention to warmth. During the recovery period from diarrhea, provide the baby with adequate water to prevent dehydration, but avoid blindly replenishing water during the acute phase to prevent exacerbating diarrhea. When the weather is suitable, you can appropriately…