loose motion for babies

Some Important remedies as loose motion for babies

With the arrival of monsoon, usually kids and babies get more in touch of common problem called as loosemotion and even diarrhea. They are majorly caused due to rotavirus that severely affects intestine and stops nutrients absorption whichever food they consumes. It is seen that whosoever gets prone to loose motions, he/she gets highly weak, loses weight and gets tired easily because of dehydration. These loose motions comes frequently, they might come without or with vomiting even. The major problem in babies remains same in all condition and their poops are always filled with phlegm and mucus.

In younger kids, the problem occurs as stomach ache, irritation and frequent and continuous bowel movements. Children bring great joy for everyone and everywhere. It is obvious for every guardian to get stressed and anxious over their child sickness. The problem of loose motion for babies is most commonly ailments tested by some pediatricians in their daily practice. The diarrhea and loose motion as stated in medical terms is the continuous passage of watery or loose stool that come more than thrice in same day. When situation gets worst, it may come more than 7 to 9 times. Problems related to loose motionfor babies may differ as some gets prone to it due to overeating, indigestion problems and even because of some food allergies.

However there are some baby loose motion home remedies that can help and can be solved at home without doctor’s consultation or further treatment in hospital. You can manage them on your own but if your child looks more anxious than regular days, then you must consult your doctor immediately. Some of the helpful remedies measures that can largely help are as follows:

1.      Hydration

If your breastfed baby is suffering from loose motions, then you must feed them whenever he/she demands. It can help them in restoring back important nutrients and water that get lost due to critical loose motions. If your baby is above six months of age, you can give him ORS. The ors packets are available in every medical store easily. In place of ORS, you can mix 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tbsp of sugar in boiled water and give it to your child after every bowel movement. This method can help them to restore back lost water and valuable irons from their body.

2.      Diet plan:

Under such situations of loose motions, the important nutrients are usually lost and food is the essential thing that can only help in building of immunity. The below mentioned food can help largely as:

·         Boiled pasta

·         Boiled potatoes

·         Porridge with curd or water

·         Pomegranate juice

·         After every 2 hours, intake ORS

·         Steamed kerala

·         Coconut water

·         Health soups

Avoid buffalo milk and cow milk during such motions

Apart from above mentioned diet plans, you must also lay stress on hygiene matters as well like sanitizing the area where you baby sleeps or plays.