A
useful guide to baby loose motions!
Babies are
very prone to falling ill and get infected with the serious ailments. The
reason being they are very sensitive and get ill due to contact and touch. Because
of this they get very much affected by the problems that are related to stomach
and fall ill very frequently. This often leads to the associated troubles like diarrhoea,
stomach cramp and other ailments in babies.
Why this
happens is because babies have a very weak immune system. Another problem is
that the parent should be very cautious in giving a medicine to the baby who is
suffering from diarrhea. There are many medicines which may not suit the delicate
stomach of the baby therefore it is recommended that babies should be treated
with home remedies.
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What are the
specific causes of diarrhea?
As said,
diarrhea or loose motions in infants are very common just like the
common cold and flu. The first sign that your baby has caught diarrhea is when
he stops urinating or urinates after a long gap of 6 - 8 hours. Vomiting is
also a visible sign of this infection.
Knowing
about the common and possible reasons behind diarrhea is very important to save
your baby’s health:
·
Medicines: Antibiotics can be very harsh on
the stomach of the baby which may result in causing loose motions. As a part of
general healthcare, doctors always prescribe medicines to arrest loose motion
in babies along with antibiotics.
·
Mouthing the objects: This is seen to be
major and the most common reason behind this problem in babies. The objects
like toys and other things lying on the floor of the house can have germs which
may infect the babies.
·
The upset tummy problem: if the tummy of the
baby is upset and then loose motions can occur. The stomach of the baby may become
upset due to many foods to which the baby can be allergic to.
·
An intake of infected food or water: These
are the big causes of trouble for the child so make sure your baby is having fresh
food and water.
·
Milk or milk foods in excessive quantities: This
is a potential problem for the stomach of the baby because laxatives can be
diarrhoea in nature.
What can be
the effective home remedies?
Giving
medicines to small babies requires a professional medical guidance. The
medicines should be given in a way that they do not harm the babies. There are
several loose motion for babies remedies which prove to be very
effective, let’s check out:
·
Mashed banana
·
Bishop’s weed when dissolved in water gives
an immediate relief
·
Yoghurt and curd which are very easy on the
gut of the baby
·
Rice water is also seen to be very
effective
·
Apple sauce cures the stomach very fast
·
Toasts can be also helpful in such cases
·
Porridge made from arrow root powder
·
If it’s possible give your baby some black
tea which is mixed with lemon
