In hot summer, the baby’s digestive system is not functioning properly, and the stomach and intestines are relatively fragile, which is prone to diarrhea. Diarrhea will seriously affect the health of the baby, and as a parent, you must not be careless. So why are babies more prone to diarrhea in summer? As parents, how can we protect our baby’s stomach?
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Why babies are prone to diarrhea in summer
1. Incomplete digestive system
Because the baby’s digestive system is not fully developed, there is less stomach acid and less digestive enzymes in the intestines, which affects the digestion of food and easily causes indigestion. The baby is in the growth and development period and needs nutrition. This will make the gastrointestinal burden heavier, and it is easy to cause digestive disorders.
2. Unhygienic diet
Summer temperatures are high and bacteria multiply and grow rapidly. If you are not careful, food, fruits, etc. will be spoiled or contaminated by bacteria. The baby’s awareness of hygiene is also very weak. It is very likely that they will eat food directly with their hands without washing their hands, so that bacteria will be directly introduced into the body by the baby.
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Symptoms of a baby’s gastrointestinal problems
If the baby has an upset stomach, how can we as parents find out if the baby has gastrointestinal problems in time?
1. Symptoms of the problem
The most obvious manifestations of intestinal infection are diarrhea and vomiting.
Intestinal problems caused by bacterial infections usually start with abdominal pain, then diarrhea, along with nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Intestinal problems caused by viral infections usually start with fever, vomiting, and then diarrhea. And there will be nasal congestion, runny nose and other cold symptoms.
If the baby has symptoms such as high fever, frequent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, lethargy, blood in the stool, etc., it is a serious intestinal infection problem.
2. Signs of symptoms
Gas: If the baby has a lot of gas and a sour smell, it can be judged to be indigestion. At this time, it is recommended to reduce the consumption of high-protein and high-fat foods.
If the baby has intermittent gas, but no sour smell, it may be due to increased bowel movements caused by hunger, and it is time to feed the baby.
If the baby has a lot of gas and feces, it may be that he eats too much high-starch food, such as broad beans, peas, taro, etc. The amount of high-starch food should be reduced, and protein and fatty foods should be increased in moderation .
If the baby has no gas, no bowel movement, crying and crying, and is still eating a lot of cold drinks, parents should pay attention to whether there is a possibility of intestinal obstruction and need to go to the hospital immediately. hospital check.
Stool: Stomach health is also closely related to the shape and frequency of your baby’s stool. If the baby defeces more than three times a day, and it is watery or loose, with a sour smell, the stool is yellow-greenAt that time, the baby may suffer from indigestion or enteritis.
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How to protect your baby’s delicate gut
1. Diet
Mom should prepare more light, non-greasy, protein-containing and easy-to-digest food for the baby in the diet, and eat less cold drinks such as sorbet ice cream. You can give your baby some natural cooling foods like watermelon and mung bean soup, eat more fresh green vegetables, and make some delicious cold dishes.
2. Nursing
Baby should also pay attention to keeping warm in summer, and it is not advisable to stay in a room with the air conditioner on for a long time. It is recommended to take your baby to exercise outdoors more to enhance immunity. When sleeping at night, pay attention to keeping the abdomen warm. If the baby has the habit of pushing on a quilt, you can put on a small apron or a light and comfortable top for the baby to prevent the abdomen from getting cold.
3. Hygiene
To prevent gastrointestinal problems, the most important thing is to ensure the baby’s personal hygiene. As the so-called disease enters from the mouth, so let the baby develop a good habit of washing hands before meals, not grabbing things with hands to eat, not eating leftovers and so on.
Diarrhoea is a common symptom for babies in summer, and mothers don’t need to worry too much. Find the right way to treat it in time.