Question
The baby has recently developed diarrhea symptoms, and the mother is currently breastfeeding. The baby has not consumed fruits or cold foods, nor has it been exposed to cool temperatures. What could be the possible causes of the diarrhea? Is it related to the hot weather?
Answer
Diarrhea is common in babies from birth to 6 months old, before they start introducing solid foods. At this stage, the baby’s digestive system is not yet mature, their immunity is relatively weak, metabolism is vigorous, and their diet is monotonous, mainly consisting of breast milk or a combination of breast milk and formula. During this period, babies are extremely sensitive to external influences, especially those with weaker constitutions. Even with careful care from parents, they may still experience diarrhea due to minor temperature changes or undigestible components in breast milk. Therefore, the causes of diarrhea can be diverse, including but not limited to the stage of development of the digestive system, breast milk composition, and environmental factors.