Question

The baby started having diarrhea yesterday, several times a day. Since it wasn’t very loose, I didn’t pay much attention. Last night, the diarrhea turned watery with feces and water. I gave her Montmorillonite powder, but it didn’t work. She had another diarrhea episode last night, with white feces that smelled very bad. I want to know what’s going on and what medicine can help her get better faster.

Answer

Based on the description of your baby’s condition, I suggest giving your baby oral probiotics to help with absorption. When using probiotics, be mindful of the temperature; dissolve them in 40-degree warm water or milk before giving them to the child, as both too high and too low temperatures can affect the efficacy. After feeding, hold the child upright and burp them to prevent milk from accumulating. The above suggestions are for the question “What should I do if my baby has diarrhea and wants to know what medicine to take to get better faster?” I hope this helps you, and wish your baby a healthy recovery!