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Abbott Nutrition Careline 1800-88-6233 Mondays-Fridays 9am-6pm 
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What to Do If Your Child Has Diarrhea
Definition of diarrhea
Diarrhea is very watery and loose stools, and can occur up to 7–8 times a day (except for
breastfed children). Other symptoms are when your child gets restless, cries and refuses food.
Possible causes
- The concentration of milk powder is important, and you need to follow the directions stated on the milk powder can. Otherwise, it will result in osmotic pressure problems in the intestine and cause either constipation or diarrhea.
- When feeding solid food, mothers need to start with one new food at a time, beginning from dilute to thick, from fine to coarse, from less to more.
How to treat diarrhea
- Help your child regain moisture by feeding him/her a lesser volume of food but more frequently, in order to prevent dehydration.
- Stop all dairy products, and switch to lactose-free products, or according to your doctor's prescription.
- Change your child's diapers regularly, to avoid diaper rash.
- Rest: It is advised to let the stomach rest for 1–2 hours before feeding again. During this period, you may follow your doctor's prescription to feed your child with electrolyte fluid.