What to Do When Baby has Diarrhea

An unwell baby is the toughest challenge a mom or dad can deal with. And upset tummies and diarrhea tend to affect small babies quite often simply because they have delicate tummies. However, diarrhea in babies can be treated and even, prevented by following a few things when looking after baby. Ensuring complete hygiene when preparing baby’s food is the best way to ensure that no germs enter baby’s delicate system and cause an attack of the loosies. Wash your hands after changing diapers or visiting the bathroom and before you feed baby or prepare his food. If baby has an upset stomach, ensure that he has plenty of liquids and does not get dehydrated. Dehydration is extremely dangerous for an infant, so do ensure that baby gets enough water or juices, depending upon his age. While baby can have normal food or milk feeds, it may be advisable to not introduce anything new until his tummy settles down. Do take baby to a doctor as soon as he gets diarrhea if baby is 3 months or younger. For older babies, you may want to call the doctor first to see what he advises. Do read Caring for Infant Diarrhea for a complete guide on caring for babies with diarrhea and upset tummies.