How to Treat a Child's Diarrhea
Things You'll Need
- Bananas
- Saltine Crackers
- Electrolyte Replacement Drinks
Instructions
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Try to determine the cause of the diarrhea. Could your child have food poisoning or stomach flu? Could he be reacting to a new food in his diet?
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Act quickly to prevent dehydration. If your child is a breast-fed baby or toddler, nurse him as often as possible and remove all other foods from his diet for a few hours.
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Offer an oral electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration for an older child or non-nursing baby or toddler, and avoid other foods for a few hours.
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Offer your child an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medication if necessary. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about medications that are safe to give your child.
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Give your child something to eat about eight hours after you begin treatment. Stick to bland foods until he's feeling better.
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