Contents:
- Medical Video: Baby Digestion & Stomach Health : How Do I Stop Diarrhea for a Baby?
- What are the possible causes of diarrhea in infants?
- Food that can be given
- Foods that must be avoided
- Apple Sauce vs Apple Juice
Medical Video: Baby Digestion & Stomach Health : How Do I Stop Diarrhea for a Baby?
Most parents feel worried when their baby has diarrhea which leads to dehydration and worsening diaper rash. When babies experience diarrhea, many parents wonder about effective foods to stop the diarrhea.
What are the possible causes of diarrhea in infants?
Children can get chronic and acute diarrhea. Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of acute diarrhea in children. Rotavirus diarrhea usually resolves itself within 3-10 days. Children aged 6-32 weeks can be given the RotaTeq vaccine to ward off rotavirus. Here are some common causes of diarrhea:
- Food sensitivity
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Parasite
- Drugs
- Functional bowel disorders
Food that can be given
Give small portions of food for babies when experiencing diarrhea. Small portions will allow the baby's digestive system to work slowly. The small intestine and its fragile digestive system will require a little time to recover. Don't worry if the process takes 3-4 days before the baby's stool returns to normal. The healing process definitely takes time.
When a baby has diarrhea, remember B.R.A.T.
Bananas (banana) - Rice (rice) - Applesauce (apple sauce) - Toast (toast bread)
Types of foods such as B.R.A.T, including certain grains and fruits, can make feces more dense, including:
- Banana
- Homemade rice and / or rice cereal (homemade rice cereal)
- Bread (especially baked)
- Pasta
- White potatoes
- Yogurt
- Applesauce
Foods that must be avoided
Avoid foods or fruit commonly used to relieve constipation. Here is a list of foods that should be avoided when babies experience diarrhea:
- Dairy products (except yogurt because they contain beneficial bacteria. Consult your pediatrician about giving yogurt during diarrhea)
- Fruit that begins with the letter "P" such as peaches, pears, plums, and plums
- Apricots and other "stone" fruits are usually known to soften dirt
- High-fiber foods
Apple Sauce vs Apple Juice
Remember that apple sauce is actually a food that is able to condense feces. Apple sauce contains whole fruit substances and has a higher level of pectin - so it can cause constipation.
Meanwhile, apple juice contains more sugar than whole apples. In addition, apple juice has more water content, so it's good to help relieve constipation.
