Question

My four-and-a-half-month-old baby has been suffering from diarrhea and indigestion, which has caused him to become pale and thin. Recently, he has been crying and fussing at around 8 or 9 PM. Although there was some improvement before, the diarrhea has returned recently. As the weather has turned cooler, the baby is not interested in some complementary foods (such as yam and glutinous rice, steamed eggs, and high-calcium full-iron) anymore. My sister and I are caring for two babies of the same age together; they eat the same food and nutritional supplements, but her baby is growing well and gaining weight, and her breast milk production is normal. Why is there such a difference? What should I do to promote my baby’s healthy growth?

Answer

Based on the child’s symptoms, consider giving some Mommy Love for the baby to drink. Here are some treatment methods for pediatric diarrhea:

  1. Dietary Treatment: Adequate nutrition during diarrhea is crucial for promoting recovery from the illness, reducing weight loss and growth stagnation, shortening the recovery time after diarrhea, and preventing malnutrition. After diarrhea stops, continue to provide nutrient-rich diets and have an extra meal daily for two weeks to catch up with normal growth. For the recovery of malnutrition or chronic diarrhea, a longer period may be needed until normal nutritional status is restored.
  2. Care: For infectious diarrhea, attention should be paid to disinfection and isolation. Observe the baby’s vomiting, bowel movements, and urination. Provide water or oral rehydration solutions with salt at regular intervals, controlling the rate of intravenous fluid administration. Strengthen eye care to prevent vomiting during feeding.