Question
A ten-month-old baby has had diarrhea for the fifth day, with four to five bowel movements a day. The stool is not loose and is light yellow in color. The baby sleeps all day, waking up to drink milk or eat rice porridge occasionally. After playing for a while, the baby will cry and fuss, and after being soothed, it will fall asleep drowsily again. Is this normal?
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to see if dehydration or indigestion is caused by the diarrhea. If it’s just indigestion, probiotics or bifidobacteria can be used for nourishment. At the same time, avoid giving the baby cold or hard-to-digest foods, and ensure the baby drinks plenty of water. These are the suggestions for the question “Is it normal for a child to cry after playing for a while, then sleep drowsily after being soothed?” I hope this helps you, and wish your baby health!