Symptoms of a cold stomach in newborns

For a newborn, the mother can take very careful care of the newborn. The baby is really a treasure to the family. However, there will still be many problems during the baby stage. For example, if the child is not kept warm, the child may catch a cold, which also means that the child is sick. So for the care of the newborn, we also need to understand what symptoms the child will have when catching a cold, so that we can discover it in time and solve it in time in this process.

Symptoms of a newborn's cold stomach: vomiting

If the baby catches a cold, he will experience vomiting, such as spitting up milk; he may also suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, and look listless.

Treatment method:

1. If your baby has just caught a cold and is vomiting, try to let your baby rest, do not give him milk or water, let his stomach and intestines empty completely and get some rest.

2. Take your temperature every half an hour.

3. If the body temperature is normal, feed water every two hours, add a small amount of sugar and salt, and make sure the water temperature is not too cold.

4. Try to let your baby rest in bed and do not change the position frequently, otherwise it will easily cause vomiting again.

5. The symptoms will be relieved after a few hours, but try to prolong the baby's fasting time and do not feed immediately after the slightest improvement.

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Symptoms of a newborn's cold stomach: diarrhea

Babies will have diarrhea if they catch a cold. If a baby catches a cold, he may have a stomachache, cry for no reason, and his body will shrink; the stool he excretes will be like beaten eggs poured over boiling water, the watery stool is not sticky, and it will not have a sour taste at first. At this time, parents need to pay attention to keeping the baby's abdomen warm, drink more boiled water, and replenish the water lost due to diarrhea.

Treatment method:

1. When a baby catches a cold and has diarrhea, the first thing you need to do is to take care of the baby: keep the baby's abdomen warm and let the baby drink some warm water appropriately.

2. You can give your baby montmorillonite powder, which can repair intestinal mucosa and has a good antidiarrheal effect. The side effect is that it cannot be consumed in excess, as it can cause constipation.

3. If your baby suffers from diarrhea frequently, you should buy some navel patches to stick on the navel to dispel cold and stop diarrhea.

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Symptoms of a newborn's cold stomach: hiccups

If your baby catches a cold, it may cause hiccups. Because when the baby inhales cold air, the autonomic nervous system will be stimulated, causing the diaphragm to suddenly contract and cause hiccups.

Treatment method:

1. The mother should help the baby sit up and burp the baby.

2. Feeding your baby some warm water with a spoon can relieve the symptoms of hiccups.

3. For babies who are bottle-fed, pay attention to the temperature of the milk, which should not be too cold.

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The harm of cold diarrhea in babies

1. If the baby gets cold and has diarrhea, it will interfere with the normal gastrointestinal function;

2. Repeated or prolonged diarrhea can lead to malnutrition and reduced resistance in children;

3. Frequent and heavy diarrhea and vomiting can cause loss and imbalance of water and electrolytes in the body, and even lead to death.

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How to massage the baby's stomach when it is cold

1. If the baby's stomach is cold, parents should rub their palms to warm them up first, and then put them on the baby's belly button. The heat will be transferred to the baby's body and the baby will feel very comfortable. It is best to let the baby's father do it, as men's hands are warmer. In addition, the baby has immunity brought from the mother's body during the first six months. Give the child more warm water, keep him warm, and don't be too nervous.

2. The massage should be centered on the baby's belly button. Use your palm to massage in a clockwise direction along the belly button. Massage several times a day. At the same time, be careful to use gentle techniques. It helps the baby's gastrointestinal motility and gas discharge, and improves digestion and absorption. Be sure to keep your baby's belly button warm when massaging.

Note: When your baby’s stomach gets cold, the most important thing is to keep the baby warm. When changing your baby's diapers and clothes, you should be quick. When bathing your baby, you should also pay attention to the influence of various factors such as water temperature, bathing time, environment, etc.