Question
My 11-month-old baby has been having trouble sleeping at night recently, and he also vomits at night. For a short period, he had constipation, but for the past couple of days, he’s been having diarrhea. The stool is yellowish! What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the situation described, the baby’s poor sleep at night might be related to the diarrhea. It could be due to catching a cold. I suggest you make some ginger soup for the baby to drink, and it’s best to add a bit of sugar. At the same time, apply a cold compress to the baby’s abdomen; using a hot water bottle as a cold compress would work. Also, pay attention to dietary adjustments by giving him some congee or rice porridge.