Causes of Spring Diarrhea in Babies
Release time : 06/12/2025 09:30:03
At the beginning of the new year, the female anchor of Ma.com wishes all your babies to "grow up quickly"! Spring is the season when everything is recovering. Babies should be as lively and kicking like little monkeys, but some babies do not have such "monkey" luck. Not only are they upset in the stomach, but they also have symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and listlessness! Babies 'spring diarrhea is mostly caused by virus infection and improper feeding, so how should mothers take care of it? How to regulate my baby's delicate stomach? Mom, hurry up and follow the website to find out! The reason why my baby's diarrhea in spring is rising rapidly in spring, and various bacteria and viruses are also beginning to explode. This is not a good sign for babies whose gastrointestinal function is not yet complete. If the mother is not paying attention when caring for the baby, it will easily cause diarrhea.
So, what are the specific reasons for my baby's spring diarrhea? Infection with viruses or bacteria Among the various viruses and bacteria that cause diarrhea in babies, intestinal rotavirus is the most common pathogen, which can easily cause the disease in babies aged 6 months to 7 years.
Although diarrhea caused by rotavirus is called "autumn diarrhea", the incidence rate in winter and spring is not low, especially in the southern region, where the incidence is often peak in winter and spring, so mothers should pay special attention.
In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, many babies are given an exceptionally lavish diet at home, which is highly likely to cause bloating and indigestion due to improper feeding practices. This can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and even diarrhea.
Diarrhea caused by colds is easily recognizable, and it resolves once the cold passes. Therefore, it's crucial to prevent this from happening. Firstly, mothers should implement measures to guard against catching a cold during springtime.
Milk allergy can cause diarrhea in infants who are still taking formula.
Generally speaking, babies with a genetic predisposition to allergies are more likely to exhibit symptoms of sensitization to formula milk, and may also experience diarrhea accompanied by mucus and blood streaks, as well as symptoms such as skin eczema, urticaria, and wheezing.
Physiologically loose stools: When mothers notice that their baby is diarrhea, they should not automatically assume that the baby has become ill. In fact, babies' intestinal functions are still incomplete, and the appearance of frequent bowel movements and loose stools as symptoms of "diarrhea" is actually a normal physiological phenomenon.
As long as the baby is well-nourished, has good appetite and weight gain, even if their stools are slightly loose, there is no need to worry too much.
How to Treat Baby's Diarrhea in Spring When baby diarrhea repeatedly occurs, many new mothers often become overwhelmed and lose their composure. This is highly undesirable.
When a baby has diarrhea, appropriate measures should be taken in a timely manner to prevent the condition from worsening.
Here are some practical nursing methods that every mother should learn! When caring for a baby with diarrhea, it's crucial to pay extra attention to cleanliness around the diaper area. Moms can wash their baby's bottoms with warm water, followed by applying a soothing ointment to prevent "red butt."
Increase drinking water. Babies are prone to dehydration symptoms because of their high number of diarrhea. At this time, mothers should pay attention to drinking warm boiled water appropriately to maintain the electrolyte and acid-base balance in the baby's body.
Adjust your diet. As long as your baby does not experience severe vomiting symptoms, there is generally no need to fast.
If severe vomiting occurs, you need to fast for 4-6 hours and gradually increase feeding.
Of course, when a baby has diarrhea, it is important to avoid overfeeding to reduce the burden on the intestines.
Appropriate rest: During the course of diarrhea, infants should be given appropriate rest. If indoors, it is important to ensure proper ventilation and cleanliness of bedding.
If you are outside, it is advisable to avoid crowded public places to reduce your risk of infection.
To properly care for a baby with diarrhea, both before and after handwashing, it is important to ensure that cross-infection is prevented.
At the same time, baby's clothes, toys and other things should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent bacterial infection.
Seek medical attention promptly if your baby's diarrhea persists for more than 3 days or worsens. Take your baby to the hospital for treatment as advised by the doctor.
Spring Season Infection in Children's Diarrhea: Talking about spring season diarrhea, since the factors causing diarrhea are many and various, many mothers can not distinguish the specific disease of children at home.
Among them, infectious diarrhea and acute gastroenteritis both have symptoms of diarrhea, but actually they are two diseases that do not include each other. Mothers should pay attention to the difference.
Generally speaking, infectious diarrhea is a diagnosis of etiology, which involves specific pathogens. This condition is caused by intestinal inflammation due to various acute or chronic infections with bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Acute gastroenteritis is a symptomatic diagnosis, manifested as acute nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition to infectious factors such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, there are also non-infectious factors such as accumulated food and abdominal cold. There are many causes.
Therefore, the baby's spring diarrhea may be infectious diarrhea or acute gastroenteritis. The key is for mothers to take timely nursing measures to prevent the condition from worsening.
How to prevent baby diarrhea in spring The spring temperature is not stable enough, and the baby's resistance to various diseases is relatively low. If you don't pay attention, you can easily develop gastrointestinal problems, especially diarrhea.
Therefore, your baby should pay attention to conditioning the stomach and avoid a "strike" of the stomach.
So, what methods can mothers use to regulate their baby's delicate stomach? 1. Diet therapy comes first In daily life, diet therapy is the easiest and easiest method of conditioning.
Mothers can usually give their babies some nourishing foods, such as yam porridge, almond soup, sesame paste, etc., and avoid eating spicy, raw, cold, and greasy foods.
2. Exercise keeps up with the spring temperature gradually warming up. Mothers can take their baby for outdoor activities, such as running, rope skipping, aerobics, ball games, etc. outdoors with the baby to help the baby move his limbs, improve his immunity, and thus stay away from Spring diarrhea.
3. Insulin injections, due to common causes of diarrhea in babies such as rotavirus, it is recommended that mothers vaccinate against rotavirus before the age of 3 years for their child.
The optimal time for vaccination is from July to October each year, in order to avoid the peak season of diarrhea during winter and spring.
Sure, after the age of 3, there is no need to get vaccinated for this particular vaccine, as the baby has already developed antibodies against the rotavirus.
4. Neck Stimulation Therapy: "Neck stimulation" can stimulate the meridians of infants and children, strengthen their spleen and stomach function, promote digestion and absorption, and enhance immunity.
The correct method is to grasp the skin at the end of baby's tail bone with both hands, lift it up and pinch it along the spine to the neck area, pinching it six times.
It's best to stick with it every day.
5. Pay attention to hygiene, and encourage your baby to develop good handwashing habits regularly. Behaviors such as picking at their fingers should be appropriately discouraged to prevent the ingestion of bacteria and pathogens.
At the same time, mothers must also sterilize baby food utensils and ensure that food is clean and hygienic.
6. Daily exposure to natural sunlight is beneficial for the immune system of babies, and if time permits, mothers can take their babies outside to receive some natural light in the morning and evening when the sun is gentle. The gentle sunlight not only kills bacteria but also promotes growth in babies.
7. Properly introducing complementary foods. If your baby is already eating complementary foods, the order of introducing these foods must not be wrong, as it could easily lead to diarrhea.
Adding complementary foods should be adapted to the nutritional and chewing ability development of babies, following an order from less to more, from thin to thick, from fine to coarse, from one type to multiple types.
*The medical content involved in this text is for reference only.
Should you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Diagnosis and treatment should be conducted on an outpatient basis.