What is the cause of foam in the child's stool?

If the child's stool is foamy, parents should not worry too much. Generally, it is caused by indigestion. In addition, if the child catches a cold, it may also cause such symptoms. If the child is still breastfeeding, when this happens, it may be related to the child's diet. At this time, we must emphasize nutrition, especially when eating complementary foods, we must pay attention to food hygiene.

What is the cause of foam in the child's stool?

1. Caused by indigestion, when eating too much starch or sugary food, the food in the intestine will ferment more, and the stool will be dark brown, watery and foamy.

2. The baby caught a cold outdoors;

3. The baby’s belly is often exposed and not well protected.

If your baby does not pass foam too often, don't worry too much, as it is probably caused by a cold. However, the digestive system of infants is not yet perfect at this stage, and indigestion is common. You should pay attention to your diet. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should also pay attention to her diet. The mother's diet should be light and easy to digest, and she should avoid spicy and dry foods, such as leeks, garlic, chili peppers, pepper, etc. She should also avoid eating cold and hard foods. If the baby has frequent bowel movements and has other discomforts, it is best to see a pediatrician.

How to treat foamy diarrhea

1. Feed reasonably and adjust the diet.

2. Babies with severe diarrhea and dehydration should go to the hospital to replenish electrolytes.

3. Pay attention to food hygiene when artificially feeding or preparing complementary foods to prevent diseases from entering the body through the mouth. The bottles and nipples used by babies should be boiled and disinfected every day.

4. Do not abuse antibiotics for babies with diarrhea to avoid intestinal flora disorders.

5. Stop feeding complementary foods for a period of time, and mainly feed liquid food. After the diarrhea gradually improves, you can feed semi-liquid food.

If your baby's stool is foamy, you need to understand the cause and actively resolve it. In addition, the nursing work that needs to be done must also be done well.