Question
A 5-month-old baby has had diarrhea for five days, with 4-5 episodes a day, not watery, light yellow in color. Today, the baby has been sleeping continuously. When awake, the baby drinks milk, eats rice porridge, or plays for a while and then cries and fusses. Soon after, the baby falls back into a drowsy state. Is this normal?
Answer
Based on the description, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital to check for dehydration or malabsorption due to diarrhea. If there are no other diseases, consider using probiotics or bifidobacteria for opsonize. At the same time, avoid giving the baby cold or hard-to-digest food and ensure that the baby takes in enough water. These suggestions are applicable to the question “Is it normal for the baby to play for a while and then fall asleep again?” I hope this helps. Wishing the baby good health!