Diarrhea

Home Care Advice - Breastfed Infants
  • Reassurance
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  • Mild Diarrhea
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  • Formula-Fed Infants (less than 1 year old)
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  • Solids
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  • Breastfed Infants
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  • Older Children (over 1 year old)
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  • Diaper Rash
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  • Contagiousness
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  • Expected Course
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Breastfed Infants WITH frequent, watery diarrhea

    • Continue breastfeeding at more frequent intervals.  Continue solids as for formula-fed.
    • Offer 2-4 oz. ORS after every large watery stool (especially if urine is dark) in addition to breastfeedings.

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