Question
My child was born recently and has developed an unknown rash on their body, accompanied by vomiting. Can I give the newborn probiotics?
Answer
Hello! Newborns can start taking probiotics after 28 days of birth. For infants around 3 months old, you can consider giving them probiotic products like Synbiotics. If a baby who is breastfed exclusively experiences diarrhea, the first step is to check the mother’s diet to ensure a balanced, light, and easy-to-digest diet, avoiding overly greasy or cold foods. If the mother has poor gastrointestinal function, such as diarrhea or constipation, she can take products like Changle Kang or Peifengkang to adjust the gut flora, which can be helpful for the child’s recovery. Frequent diarrhea can cause discomfort in the baby’s buttocks, so it is recommended to ensure the baby is not exposed to cold while trying to keep the little bottom ventilated, reducing wrapping, and washing with water instead of vigorously rubbing to avoid damaging the baby’s delicate skin. If the buttock skin appears red and swollen, apply ointments like Tetracycline Ointment or Eye Ointment after each wash, and be sure to change diapers promptly to allow ventilation of the buttocks and prevent diaper rash.