Baby's digestive ability is not particularly good, so the probability of diarrhea is also quite high, and there are many reasons for it, such as indigestion, or intestinal infection with bacteria leading to gastroenteritis, all of which can cause diarrhea. Many times, parents do not know what causes diarrhea in their babies, nor do they know how to handle it. So, can't babies with diarrhea eat?
Babies with diarrhea can temporarily skip food. Whether the baby's diarrhea is a digestive problem or a bacterial infection, eating while the baby is still in a state of diarrhea will only increase the burden on the tired stomach and intestines, and will also be quickly excreted, with very little nutrients that can be absorbed. Therefore, when the baby has diarrhea, feeding can be temporarily stopped or the feeding time can be extended, and complementary foods should also be stopped.
At this point, it is important to replenish electrolytes and water for babies, especially those with frequent diarrhea and loose stools, to prevent dehydration. If your baby has a good appetite and shows a desire to eat, you can give him some light food that is easy to digest, such as rice paste or Rice noodles.
The most important thing is to find the cause of the baby's diarrhea. You should check your baby's stool to determine the cause of diarrhea. Digestive disorders can be treated with abdominal massage and probiotics for babies, while enteritis may require medication to kill the pathogenic bacteria in the baby's body in order to stop diarrhea.
