Question

The child had diarrhea first, followed by vomiting, and then fever, with the highest temperature reaching 39 degrees. The doctor at the hospital said it was a cold and only gave fever-reducing medicine. The fever subsided, but the diarrhea got worse!! The child was looking quite listless. Then, we went back to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed some oral rehydration salts. The child’s appetite has slightly improved. Can the child eat some greasy foods now? Or should we continue with white rice?

Answer

If a baby is at the stage of just having diarrhea, some dietary precautions should be taken. It’s important to ensure that the complementary foods the baby eats are light and easy to digest. Given the current situation, although the baby’s appetite has improved somewhat, it has not fully recovered. Therefore, it’s still advisable to avoid greasy foods and opt for lighter dishes to prevent the baby’s condition from worsening.