How Do You Manage Diarrhea In Infants And Toddlers?
An occasional loose stool in an otherwise healthy child of normal appetite does not need intervention. On the other hand, watery and more frequent-than-usual stools in a sick child with symptoms such as: fever, vomit, irritability, and poor appetite can be treated as follows: Infants Less than 12 Months Old Stop regular feeding and give Pedialytes/Infalytes exclusively for 12-18 hours to rest the digestive system. For the next 12-18 hours, resume breast feeding but only half of regular time or give diluted soy formulas such as: Isomil DF, Isomil, ProSobee by adding equal amount of water to regular-strength formula. Next, breast feed regularly or give regular-strength soy formula for 5-7 days before resuming previous formula. Offer baby food after your child has tolerated regular strength soy formula for 24 hours. Toddlers and Children Stop dairy products, juices, and sweets for 2-3 days. Give Pedialytes/Infalytes, Gatorade, 7-Up, Sprite, etc. exclusively for 12-24 hours. Then, offer bl
