3.Viruses and Bacteria
Bacteria and viruses can mess with your child’s digestive tract. Kids can get sick by eating food that hasn’t been properly washed or cooked. It can cause an upset stomach, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Viruses that spread from child to child are also a common source of diarrhea. Help protect your kids by following food safety guidelines, washing hands often, discouraging sharing food, and keeping them away from kids who are sick.
4.Kids and Diarrhea
If your child has loose or watery stools more than three times in a day, they have diarrhea. Many things can cause diarrhea, like bacterial and viral infections, food allergies, and some medicines. Diarrhea usually clears up without medicines in a day or two. But a change in diet is often necessary. Call your doctor for guidance. Also, call your child’s doctor if it lasts longer or if your child seems dehydrated. Signs of dehydration can include fewer wet diapers or bathroom breaks, listlessness, and dry mouth.
