What foods can’t babies eat when they have diarrhea?

Babies who are in the developmental stage have relatively poor body functions and therefore low immunity. Once they are infected by bacteria or catch a cold, they will develop symptoms such as diarrhea. Because the baby's digestive ability is relatively poor, they cannot eat anything they want when they have diarrhea. For example, high-protein foods, polysaccharide foods, long-fiber foods, high-fat foods, and foods that cause bloating are all forbidden.

No high-protein foods

If the baby's digestive ability is weakened, he should avoid eating some high-protein foods, such as eggs, duck eggs, minced meat, etc., which contain high protein. These foods are easy to ferment and spoil in the intestines where intestinal function is already disordered, aggravating diarrhea. Therefore, babies should eat less of these foods when they have diarrhea to prevent the diarrhea from worsening.

Do not eat foods high in sugar

Sugary foods can easily cause bloating. When babies have diarrhea, their digestive ability is already weakened. If they eat candies, chocolates, desserts and other foods that are high in sugar, the sugar will ferment in the intestines and aggravate bloating. Therefore, babies with diarrhea should eat less sugar.

Do not eat foods containing long fiber

Long-fiber foods can easily increase the gastrointestinal burden of babies with diarrhea. For example, common fruits such as watermelon, raw pears, grapefruit, tangerines, as well as green vegetables, celery, spinach, etc. contain more fiber, which can accelerate intestinal peristalsis and aggravate diarrhea. Do not eat such foods when your baby has diarrhea.

No high-fat foods

High-fat foods are relatively difficult to digest. Meat, cream, animal offal, etc. contain high fat. Excessive intake can easily lead to loose bowels and prolonged diarrhea. They should be avoided during diarrhea.

Avoid foods that cause bloating

When your baby has diarrhea, you should avoid eating foods such as soybeans, tofu, soy milk, mung beans, red beans, etc., which will cause intestinal bloating and aggravate diarrhea. In addition, too much milk can cause intestinal bloating, so you can limit your baby's milk intake appropriately during diarrhea. You can eat yogurt. Yogurt contains lactobacillus, which can inhibit harmful bacteria in the intestines. It can be eaten and is beneficial to the baby's stomach.