Question
What is a baby’s normal weight? Is 14 pounds normal for now? Previous treatment and effectiveness: When the baby was 20 days old, he had diarrhea and took Cefadroxil granules and Montmorillonite powder. Seeking help: What should the baby eat when he has diarrhea?
Answer
Here are the standard values for a 5-month-old baby’s growth and development: Height: 64.5 cm, Weight: 7.19 kg. The baby’s growth and development are normal. When the baby has diarrhea, if we can provide a moderate amount of carrot puree in addition to medication, it can help with recovery. Take a suitable amount of fresh carrots, wash, slice, and boil with water until soft, then remove the carrots and mash them into a paste (save the water from boiling the carrots for later use). When eating, add 5 to 10 grams (about one teaspoon) of carrot puree to every 100 milliliters of the boiled carrot water. The amount of stool depends on the baby’s appetite, and can be fed according to their usual food intake. Generally speaking, after eating carrot puree for 2 to 3 days, the baby’s stool will become formed.