What should I do if my 1-year-old baby has diarrhea and fever?

After the baby is born, a series of problems will arise, such as jaundice, diarrhea, colds, eczema, dermatitis, fever, etc. If parents are not careful, they will be caught off guard by the baby's condition. Many times I am on the way to the hospital or on the phone with the doctor. But sometimes the problems that babies have can be handled at home without going to the hospital. Here are some care methods for babies with diarrhea and fever.

First, give the digestive tract time to rest without affecting the child's nutrition. When the doctor starts treatment, he or she will ask the patient to fast appropriately, generally for 8 to 12 hours, and will give oral rehydration salts, which can replace intravenous infusion.

Secondly, after starting treatment, you can gradually resume your diet. For breastfed children, the time of each feeding should be shortened. You can feed them with thick rice soup and milk to ensure that the infant gets enough calories and nutrition.

In addition, for young children in the early stages of diarrhea, you should record the number of bowel movements, stool volume, and daily feeding amount, and report to the doctor at any time. Pay attention to keeping the child's abdomen warm. If the child's limbs are cold, you can use a hot water bottle to keep them warm, but be careful to prevent burns. Also pay attention to the air circulation in the room.

First of all, the indoor temperature should be controlled between 20℃-21℃. At the same time, the baby should be dressed lightly and not covered with too many quilts, otherwise it will hinder the heat dissipation of the baby's skin.

Next, you need to increase your baby’s liquid food intake, because when your baby has a fever, his calorie needs will increase, so he needs more calories. For younger babies, you can feed them breast milk or formula milk more often. For older babies, you can provide more liquid food, such as diluted juice or juicy fruit.

Finally, when the baby has a fever, the body will of course become hot, so you can use warm water to bathe the baby, and use warm water or 40%-50% alcohol to wipe the baby's neck, armpits, and thighs.

It is very common for babies to have fever and diarrhea. After learning the care knowledge for fever and diarrhea, you will not be panicked when facing these conditions in your baby. You can help your baby take care of himself in an orderly manner. You should give your baby more fresh fruits to supplement vitamins to enhance the body's resistance.