Question

How to nurture an 8-month-old baby after experiencing diarrhea?

Answer

After a baby has diarrhea, the following nurturing methods can be adopted:

  1. The baby’s diet should primarily consist of light and easily digestible foods, such as congee, vegetable soup, and fruit juice.
  2. Pay attention to prevent dehydration, and provide the baby with an appropriate amount of oral rehydration salts.
  3. Protect the baby’s anus by using soft toilet paper, and wash with warm water after defecation to avoid redness.
  4. An 8-month-old baby can gradually introduce complementary foods, such as millet congee, corn porridge, egg whites, small buns, and mashed fruits and vegetables.
  5. Adopt a feeding method of small and frequent meals to avoid overeating, prevent abdominal coldness, and eat less greasy and cold foods.