What protective measures should new mothers pay attention to?

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This post was last edited by thinkofme on 2015-6-3 at 15:47. The Minor Snow solar term of 2014 has passed, and it’s once again time for children to put on their cotton coats and look forward to snowy days. At the same time, winter is also a season with a high incidence of various infectious diseases for children. Fever, cough, and diarrhea catch parents off guard. Among these, childhood diarrhea is what gives adults the most headaches. Children lose their energy and appetite, and they can lose four or five pounds in just a few days, which really breaks parents’ hearts. So what should be done if a baby has diarrhea? In fact, the key is to focus on prevention first. What protective measures should new mothers take? First and foremost, it’s important to keep the child warm, as a cold can also cause diarrhea. Many causes of winter diarrhea in children are due to getting cold. But being afraid of catching a cold means dressing the child in very thick clothing, and it turns out that children dressed in too much clothing are more likely to catch a cold due to large temperature differences. The method to check whether a baby is dressed appropriately is actually very simple: just touch the back of the baby’s neck. If it is warm, it means that the clothing provides sufficient warmth. Remember, there is a kind of heat called “your mother thinks you’re cold”! Never dress your child in too much clothing. 　　At the same time, special attention should be paid to keeping a child’s abdomen and feet warm, as cold in these areas can easily lead to diarrhea in children. When sleeping at night, make sure to cover the child properly with a blanket to prevent the lower abdomen from getting exposed and causing colds or diarrhea. It is also necessary to increase the frequency of physical exercise for children; especially in winter, it is important to ensure at least 2 hours of activity per day. 　　In winter, special attention should be paid to children’s hygiene to avoid cross-infection. This season is a peak period for the spread of rotavirus, which is generally transmitted through feces and droplets. Mothers of little babies should pay special attention to changing diapers; they need to remember to dispose of the used diapers promptly, clean the baby’s bottom as thoroughly as possible with wet wipes, and also wash their own hands frequently. For older children, mothers should remind them to wash their hands frequently before meals and after using the toilet, so as to develop good hygiene habits. 　　If a baby develops diarrhea, mothers need not worry. It is recommended to keep some children’s medications in the household first-aid kit that can quickly relieve diarrhea. For example, Dinggui Erqi Tie, which is used to treat infantile diarrhea, works by applying traditional Chinese medicine to the baby’s navel, allowing the medicinal ingredients to reach the stomach and intestines directly; it usually starts to take effect within four hours. It’s extremely convenient and thoughtful – it eliminates the hassle of giving medicine to children, and there’s no need to worry about the various side effects associated with oral medications. At the same time, this traditional Chinese medicine topical therapy can also regulate gastrointestinal function, promote absorption, and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and warming the middle jiao. 　　Furthermore, when a baby has diarrhea, it is necessary to take special precautions against dehydration; proper attention should be paid from the very beginning of the diarrhea. Babies who are breastfed should continue to be breastfed, with an increased frequency of feedings and a longer duration per feeding; for babies on a mixed feeding regimen, appropriate amounts of plain water should be given in addition to breast milk. Babies who mainly consume formula milk should be given an appropriate amount of rice water or plain water as a supplement. All children with diarrhea should be given more water to drink after each episode of loose stools.