Although we have entered the height of summer, the temperature difference between morning and evening is still relatively large, especially in northern regions. Usually, it is necessary to cover oneself with blankets in a timely manner in the early morning to prevent catching a cold. But babies like to kick the blanket when they sleep, and catching a cold in their lower abdomen is a common occurrence. After catching a cold in their abdomen, babies are prone to diarrhea. So what should we do if a big baby gets diarrhea from catching a cold?
1. Timely replenish water for the baby
After a baby's stomach cools down and diarrhea occurs, there will be a large amount of water in the excrement, which can easily lead to the loss of water in the body. So when mothers are taking care of their babies, they must pay attention to feeding them water, especially for babies with diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. In addition to replenishing water, they should also supplement salt in a timely manner to avoid dehydration. Once dehydration is found in the baby, they should seek medical attention immediately.
2. Do not fast the baby
Most parents believe that feeding their babies food during diarrhea can make them feel even more uncomfortable, and their digestive and absorption functions are poor. Therefore, it is advisable to eat less for their babies.
This idea is wrong. Babies need food more than ever when their bodies are weak. If their nutrition is scarce at this time, their physical condition will become even weaker. The correct approach for parents at this time is to make some light and delicious food for their babies and feed them, while paying attention to the supplementation of vitamins and inorganic salts.
3. Follow the doctor's advice carefully when taking medication
When a baby has diarrhea due to catching a cold, many parents will self medicate their baby, and the common type of medication is antibiotics. Parents who give medication to their babies without distinguishing the type of diarrhea not only cover up the condition, but also abuse antibiotics, leading to dependence and inability to control the condition. So once a baby has diarrhea, it is important to follow the doctor's advice when taking medication.
4. Take good care of the baby and don't let them catch a cold again
If a baby has diarrhea due to a cold in their abdomen, they need to put in more effort. But parents cannot stare at their baby all night and cover the baby with a blanket. In this case, the mother can put a small bellyband or a vest on the baby to protect the baby's belly button, prevent the baby's belly button from getting cold again, and avoid worsening the condition.
