Question
A 10-month-old baby has diarrhea. An elderly family member suggests drinking millet congee to treat it. Is this a good idea? How about the child’s previous treatment and its effectiveness? What kind of assistance is needed while taking medication? Does the child’s belly with milk residue indicate eating too much? How can we strengthen the child’s spleen and stomach, and improve absorption? What should be done if the child catches a cold or eats cold food? Can a 10-month-old baby start introducing complementary foods, such as warm millet congee, steamed cakes, and fruit purees? Should the intake of formula milk be reduced?
Answer
If a 10-month-old baby has diarrhea and there are milk residues in the belly, it may indicate eating too much, leading to weak spleen and stomach function, and poor absorption. At this time, you can increase the child’s rice intake while also using acupuncture on the spleen meridian to strengthen the spleen. If the child catches a cold or eats cold food, you can apply a warm patch or take Mamima Ai to regulate. A 10-month-old baby can start introducing complementary foods like warm millet congee, steamed cakes, and fruit purees, but there is no need to exclude formula milk.