Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Prevent your child from becoming dehydrated by ensuring she drinks a lot of fluids. Give her plain water for the first one to two hours of the diarrhea and then switch to liquids that contain sodium and other nutrients, such as milk. Too much plain water can be harmful, as water does not contain any sugars or key electrolytes. She should drink at least eight to ten glasses of liquid per day to ensure she stays hydrated.  Avoid giving your child fruit juices like apple juice or any other full fruit juice. Fruit juices can make her diarrhea worse. However, if your child is not a fan of plain water, you can add a splash of juice to the water to give it a bit of flavor. Do not give your child any carbonated drinks or drinks that contain caffeine, such as soda or caffeinated teas. These can also make diarrhea worse.  If your child has issues with dairy products or if your child's diarrhea seems worse after she consumes dairy, do not give her milk to drink. Instead, give her water mixed with a rehydration solution, such as Rehydralyte and the World Health Organization's oral rehydration solution. You can also try Pedialyte and Infalyte, which you can get over-the-counter at your local drugstore or supermarket. Older children can also drink sports drinks to rehydrate, such as Gatorade. Always consult your doctor before using any rehydration solutions for infants or children under 1 year old. Most children with diarrhea will respond best to foods that are bland and high in starch. If you cook any foods, season it with only salt and pepper. Try baking or broiling foods so they do not have a strong flavor or a strong taste that will turn off your child. Example foods you can prepare include:  Baked or broiled meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, or turkey. Boiled eggs. Toasted slices of white bread. Plain pasta with cheese or white rice. Cereals like cream of wheat, oatmeal, and cornflakes. Pancakes and waffles made with white flour. Baked potatoes or mashed potatoes. Some cooked vegetables, steamed or sautéed in light oil, such as carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and green beans. Avoid squash, broccoli, peppers, beans, peas, berries, prunes, leafy green vegetables, and corn, as they can trigger bowel movements, bloating, and gas. Bananas and fresh fruits like apples, pears, and peaches. To make food more appealing to your child, and easier for her to digest, you should try to take all seeds out of foods and all skins off of foods. This means removing seeds from any vegetables or fruits you give your child. You should also peel the skins off of foods, such as zucchini and peaches. Salty snacks are good for children with diarrhea as your child can have low sodium levels due to the diarrhea. Give your child salty snacks like pretzels and saltine crackers. You can also add salt to cooked foods, such as a dash of salt on baked or broiled chicken and salt on a baked potato. Put out bowls of salty snacks for your child to munch on throughout the day, as this will likely encourage her to eat. Make sure she is consuming water with the salty snacks to balance out her sodium levels and prevent dehydration. These treats are actually a good source of clear fluids and can help your child stay hydrated. Give your child popsicles made with very little fruit juice and water. Avoid popsicles that contain dairy products, as dairy can irritate your child's stomach. You can also try giving your child Pedialyte popsicles. Jello made of fruit can also be a good way to ensure your child gets enough fiber in her diet. The fiber will help her stools to become more solid and absorb some of the water in her digestive system. Yogurt contains live and active cultures that can help to replenish the good bacteria in your child's digestive tract. Try to give your child a serving of yogurt every day to aid her recovery.  Choose a low-fat, low-sugar yogurt. Too much fat or sugar can make your child's diarrhea worse. Try blending yogurt with fruit to make a smoothie. If your child is not fond of yogurt, then she may be more likely to eat a smoothie that contains yogurt. Try mixing half of a cup of yogurt with a banana and a handful of frozen berries. You can also add a half cup to a cup of water to give your child some extra fluids. Spicy and fatty foods can lead to further irritation of your child's stomach and more diarrhea. Do not give your child any spiced foods, such as curries, spicy soups, or any foods that contain red pepper. You should also avoid giving your child food high in fat, such as fried foods or processed and prepackaged foods. Do not give your child foods that are hard to digest, such as sausage, pastries, donuts, and other processed foods high in sugar and fat.
تأكد من حصول طفلك على السوائل الكافية. قم بتحضير الطعام الخفيف والنشويات. قم بإزالة البذور والجلد من الأطعمة. اتجه للوجبات الخفيفة المالحة. قدم لطفلك المصاصة والجيلي. اهتم بوضع الزبادي قليل الدسم في النظام الغذائي لطفلك. تجنب الطعام الحار والدسم.