Foods For Baby With Diarrhea

Foods for baby with diarrhea - All babies have their own "poop clock" - their own timetable. But if you think that your baby's poop smells really bad and is coming more frequently than usual it could be diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused by the common rotavirus, bacterial infection, an allergy, medication or when baby is eating too much fruit or if his diet is too rich in fiber.

Baby with diarrhea - Symptoms Of Dehydration

Babies are very vulnerable to dehydration during episodes of diarrhea and even more so when the diarrhea is coupled by vomiting. Dehydration in babies should be avoided by upping a baby's fluid intake. Keep an eagles  eye on signs of dehydration because believe me babies can very easily become dehydrated within a matter of  hours.

It's important that you call your pediatrician when notice that your baby has diarrhea and especially if he is vomiting too, get advise from your child's doctor on what you need to do or if your baby should go in for a check  up in case he needs oral re hydration solutions to replace lost fluids / electrolytes.

Watch for these signs of dehydration ...

Sunken eyes

Baby may become lethargic

Irritability

Dry mouth

Diarrhea for more than 3 days (call your doctor within 24 hrs if your baby is younger than 6 months for advise)

No tears when baby cries

Foods for baby with diarrhea - The Brat Diet

The brat diet is a remedy used in helping to stop diarrhea by feeding a baby with 'binding' foods. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that most children can continue on their normal diets. Breast feeding is great for your baby if he or she has diarrhea, so if you breast feed your baby just go for it and breast feed as often as he demands.

Some good foods for baby with diarrhea ...

B - Banana

R - Rice

A - Apple Sauce

T - Toast

Also good ...

Carrots

Plain Yoghurt



 The brat diet is basically the foods for baby with diarrhea to help bind the stools and thus reduce the amount of liquids lost. This diet can be incorporated into your baby's normal diet. Avoid giving foods that are high in fibers.

Foods To Avoid Giving To Babies With Diarrhea

Basically, giving foods that can loosen stool or irritate a baby's tummy should be avoided. Foods high in fiber and sugar can easily irritate a baby's tummy.

The following are not foods for baby with diarrhea and should be avoided...


Plums

Prunes

Peaches

Pears

Apricots

Oats

Dried beans

Fruit juices

Whole milk


 

Taking Care Of The Little Sore Bottom

When a baby has diarrhea, a sore red bottom is not uncommon. Nappy wipes, especially fragrance ones should not be used until baby's bottom is fine again. Try using makeup cotton pads with fresh lukewarm warm water to clean baby's bottom instead, this is also good for a new born baby's normal nappy change. Ask your pediatrician to recommend a good soothing cream to help make baby feel more comfortable.

References

Healthychildren.org