Babies always encounter various situations during their growth process. Because they are particularly fragile after birth and do not have strong resistance like adults, some of their digestive systems are not even fully developed, so they need careful care and nurturing from their families. Therefore, parents need to learn more about the little knowledge related to their babies. So, do you know what to do if a one and a half year old baby has enteritis? Let's take a look together below!
What should I do if my one and a half year old baby has enteritis
Babies with enteritis are prone to fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. At this time, it is recommended that parents take their babies to the hospital for examination and treatment, and strictly follow medical advice when taking medication. If there is still bloating and indigestion, you can give Baobao a clockwise massage on the abdomen. Enteritis is a disease that is prone to recurrence, and parents should take it seriously and handle it with caution.
What are the precautions for babies to take medication
1. Pay more attention to the quality of the medication used for babies! Generally, drugs have a shelf life, so parents should pay attention to the shelf life before giving their babies medication. And the medicine can be stored for a relatively long time before opening, but it is difficult to preserve it intact after opening.
2. The dosage of medication for babies should be determined based on their specific age and weight. The general drug instructions will explain, but if not, parents should pay attention to controlling the dosage under the guidance of a physician to prevent excessive consumption.
3. Liquid medication is more suitable for babies. For example, when a baby has a high fever, it is advisable to take oral liquid medication. Liquid measurement is more accurate and easier for babies to accept. In addition, medicines with good taste are less likely to cause babies to vomit.
So, what should be done if a one-and-a-half-year-old baby has enteritis? Do you have any suitable emergency tips? In fact, this requires parents to pay more attention to their children's living habits, timely grasp their babies' health status, so that it is easier to prescribe the right medicine and relieve their discomfort as soon as possible! If the enteritis is severe, parents must take their babies to see a doctor and be careful.
