What should I do if my baby has a fever and doesn't want to eat?

It is normal for children to lose their appetite when they are sick. Especially when children have a fever, because their gastrointestinal tract is not smooth at this time, and taking medicines will cause disorder of intestinal flora. This will cause children to lose appetite and not like to eat. So what should you do if your baby has a fever and doesn’t want to eat? Next, let’s take a look at some common solutions.

1. Food should be mainly liquid food

After a child catches a cold, his digestive ability will be reduced, his appetite will also become worse, and he will be easily tired, so he should try to eat softer or liquid food. Vitamin-rich fruit juice is also good. Food that is too hard will put a greater burden on the child's stomach and intestines, and the child will become more anorexic. If your child has a cold and refuses to eat, don't ask him to eat a lot as usual or eat very full at each meal. Instead, treat him with small and frequent meals, which can also reduce the burden on his gastrointestinal tract.

2. Eat light food

When children catch a cold, mothers must pay attention to adjusting their children's diet. When children have a cold and refuse to eat, they should mainly eat light food. This will not easily increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. It is also not good to eat too many heavy-tasting foods when you have a cold. Light food can not only enhance children's appetite, but also increase the intake of nutrients and trace elements.

3. Drink plenty of water

When children catch a cold, the most important and simplest thing is to drink more water. In fact, we adults often don’t need to take medicine for mild colds. We can get better by replenishing water in time. Although children do not have such a strong physique, the principle is the same: replenish water in time.

The above is a detailed introduction to the solution to the problem that the baby has a fever and does not want to eat. If a child has a fever or is sick, parents can try to prepare some light and delicious food and give the child portioned food. In addition, children who are taking antibiotics can also take appropriate amounts of auxiliary drugs that help normalize intestinal flora. But please note that it must be taken under the guidance of a doctor.