Baby diarrhea is a problem that parents will encounter, especially children under the age of 2, at this time the child's digestive system is not yet mature, irregular eating and changes in the type of eating, as well as viral and bacterial infections will lead to diarrhea in childrenOn the other hand, dietary conditioning should be carried out.
In order to determine the cause of your baby's diarrhea, it is recommended to observe your baby's symptoms, feeding habits and how the formula is prepared. It is also recommended to carry out relevant examinations, such as stool sample testing, allergen testing, etc., to determine the cause and give a suitable plan.
At the same time, you may need to take some measures to reduce your baby's discomfort, such as keeping your baby hydrated and giving him a replacement for lost electrolytes.
For newborns, their intestinal function is not yet fully developed and symptoms of indigestion such as diarrhea, gas, etc. may occur. Here are some tips to help new parents take better care of their babies:
1.Appropriate mixing ratio: Prepare according to the recommendations on the milk powder instructions, and avoid being too thick or too thin. Too strong milk powder may cause indigestion in your baby, while too thin milk powder may not provide enough nutrients for your baby.
2.Proper water temperature: Prepare according to the recommended temperature on the milk powder leaflet. Too high a water temperature will destroy the nutrients in the milk powder, while too low a water temperature may cause the milk powder to not dissolve sufficiently, affecting the baby's digestion and absorption.
3.Timely feeding: Feed your baby according to their needs and avoid overfeeding. Newborns have a small stomach capacity, and overfeeding may lead to indigestion and diarrhea.
4.Burp: After each feeding, it's important to remember to burp your baby to expel excess gas and reduce the discomfort of flatulence.
5.Observe the baby's condition: pay attention to the baby's poop, appetite, sleep, etc., so as to detect abnormalities in time.
6.Consult a pediatrician: If your baby's diarrhea lasts for a long time, is severe, or is accompanied by other symptoms (e.g. fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc.), consult a pediatrician.
In addition to lactose intolerance and milk protein allergy, babies may be intolerant or allergic to other ingredients in milk powder, such as soy, nuts, etc.
Lactose intolerance is a condition caused by a lack of enough lactase in the body to break down lactose in milk, and if your baby is lactose intolerant, you may need to avoid lactose-containing foods in his food. Or choose 0 lactose milk powder or add lactase.
Some babies may be allergic to the proteins in cow's milk, causing diarrhea, vomiting, rashes and other allergic symptoms, if your baby is allergic to cow's milk, it is recommended to try hypoallergenic milk powder or breastfeed first. If necessary, special formulas, such as partially hydrolyzed or fully hydrolyzed, should be replaced.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance and cow's milk protein allergy usually appear for a period of time after ingesting lactose or protein, usually 30 minutes to 2 hours, but if the baby has diarrhea immediately after drinking milk powder, there may be other reasons such as intestinal infection, overfeeding, etc.
Your baby may be infected with viruses, bacteria or parasites that cause diarrhea. Symptoms may also include fever, vomiting, and decreased appetite.
According to preliminary statistics, most of the infants and young children who suffer from autumn diarrhea are 6 months to 3 years old. Breastfed babies within 6 months of age and babies with strong autoimmunity are fortunate to avoid it. Rotavirus, which makes antibiotics ineffective According to professionals, the causes of autumn diarrhea are different from those of summer, and autumn diarrhea is not caused by ordinary bacteria, but by rotavirus. There is currently no specific drug for rotavirus. Because antibiotics are basically ineffective against viruses, taking antibiotics is harmful and ineffective, and it will also cause an increasing number of bacterial-resistant strains, and can also cause secondary intestinal flora imbalance, fungal enteritis, etc., so that diarrheal diseases can be prolonged or aggravated. In addition, autumn diarrhea leads to damage to the immature gastrointestinal mucosa of infants and young children, decreased immunity, repeated infections, and finally leads to a vicious circle of "autumn diarrhea - malnutrition - autumn diarrhea again", which is very troublesome. For babies under 6 months of age, if there is enough breastfeeding, the invasion of rotavirus can be avoided to a certain extent. Studies have found that breast milk is rich in a large number of active immune factors, such as immunoglobulins, which can provide strong immune protection for newborn babies against the invasion of pathogenic viruses. However, as the baby grows up, the concentration of immunoglobulins obtained from the mother at 6 months is minimized, and the immune system does not begin to activate until the age of 2-3 years, and it is easy to get sick during this period.
Bovine colostrum, a natural reservoir for broad-spectrum antiviral factors "Scientific research has proved that bovine colostrum naturally contains a large amount of immunoglobulins, which have been confirmed to contain antibodies to at least 19 common pathogens, including rotavirus, influenza virus, hepatitis B virus, etc. Similar to breast milk, the main component of colostrum that fights rotavirus is immunoglobulin. On the one hand, immunoglobulin, a bioactive antibody, can directly act on rotavirus, destroy the activity of the virus, and form an immunoglobulin barrier in the stomach and intestines of infants and young children, and together with the lactoferrin barrier, block the re-attack of gastrointestinal rotavirus. On the other hand, immunoglobulins bind to a small amount of rotavirus that has not been killed to form a low-hazard antigen, which stimulates the infants to produce specific antibodies with the help of other components of colostrum, such as proline-rich polypeptides, to activate the immune system. In this way, the immunity can be comprehensively improved, and the rotavirus can be spontaneously resisted, and the vicious cycle of multiple infections and repeated diarrhea will be changed. Infants and young children under the age of 3 are most susceptible to autumn diarrhea due to weak gastrointestinal function, very low levels of anti-rotavirus antibodies, and imperfect immune function. Colostrum is a safe natural property and plays a pivotal role in the field of antiviral applications.
Prevention of Autumn Diarrhea - Tips:
Take care of the "disease from the mouth". Baby products should be disinfected frequently, and the baby should be guided to develop good habits of dietary hygiene to reduce the chance of the baby being infected with rotavirus.
Enhance nutrition. Pay attention to feeding to prevent the baby from malnutrition, which leads to a decrease in the body's resistance. Babies and young children who are physically weak are more likely to have autumn diarrhea than healthy babies.
Breastfeeding is promoted. Breast milk contains a variety of immune factors that fight rotavirus in diarrhoea, which can enhance immunity!
Add complementary food in moderation, complementary food has many benefits for the growth and development of the baby, colostrum can improve immunity, but the baby must not be in a hurry to add complementary food, in order to prevent digestive disorders.
If your baby has already started to add complementary foods, the new foods may cause indigestion and cause diarrhea.
Complementary food added. 1. When eating complementary food for the first time, you need to pay attention to the food of supplementary food. The first choice for adding complementary foods should be rice noodles, because rice noodles are easy to digest and are not easy to cause allergies.
2. For babies who add complementary food for the first time, remember not to add salt, because the babies who have just added complementary food are still very young, and their kidneys are not yet sound, so there is no way to consume too much salt.
3. After adding complementary food to the baby, be sure to observe the baby's situation, if there is allergies and vomiting, you should immediately change to a complementary food to avoid the impact on the baby.
4. Because it is the first time for the baby to eat complementary food, eating may be relatively slow, and the baby must not be urged at this time to avoid anorexia in the baby.
5. In addition to paying attention to food, we should also pay attention to creating a good eating environment for the baby, keep it clean and sitting, and develop good eating habits.