Patient's question:
The baby has just turned six months old, and in the past few days, the number of bowel movements has started to increase a bit. However, each time the amount is not much, and they are very loose. Sometimes it's just a small amount of water, yellow or yellow-green in color, mixed with a small amount of mucus. I quickly went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said it was infant diarrhea. What are the dietary restrictions for infant diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Breastfeeding can prevent diarrhea, especially in the first few months after birth, it is recommended to breastfeed. Because breast milk is the most suitable for the nutritional needs and digestive capacity of infants. Breast milk contains a variety of digestive enzymes and antibodies needed by children, and various nutrients are very suitable for children's digestion and absorption. It can neutralize enterotoxins of Escherichia coli and has a preventive effect against infection with Escherichia coli. It is much superior to cow's milk and breast milk substitutes. Except for tuberculosis, heart and kidney diseases, and other chronic diseases, breastfeeding should be promoted. Attention should be paid to the correct feeding method, regular breastfeeding should be done, and weaning should be avoided in summer and when the child is sick. Breastfeeding can prevent children from having diarrhea. Use bowls and spoons instead of bottles. Bottles, especially rubber nipples, are prone to contamination, difficult to clean and disinfect, and are easily contaminated, leading to children having diarrhea. Switching to bowls and spoons reduces the chance of contamination compared to bottles.