What is Diarrhea in Babies?
Diarrhea, meaning more frequent and watery stools than normal, occurs as the digestive system rapidly expels harmful substances from the body and usually starts suddenly. Diarrhea is most common in infancy and childhood. It particularly occurs in newborns fed with breast milk. If such diarrhea is not accompanied by fever or vomiting; adequate fluid intake and dietary changes are sufficient to normalize stools.
Is Poor Hygiene in Food Conditions Causing It?
For babies who have not yet transitioned to food groups like solid food, lumpy food, or spoon-fed formulas, and are exclusively breastfed, frequent bowel movements are naturally considered diarrhea. Daily bowel movements can range from 6 to 8 times. The baby's stool is light-colored and watery. Since the newborn's digestive system is still developing, it is extremely sensitive. In this regard, the quality of drinking water and poor hygiene conditions in the food consumed by the baby immediately cause diarrhea. Furthermore, factors like stress and antibiotic use in babies also lead to diarrhea. Regardless of the cause, it should be considered that the baby is losing fluids due to diarrhea. It is important to give plenty of fluids to a baby with diarrhea.
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