What should I do if my baby vomits in summer? ——A complete guide to causes, care and prevention
Summer is the peak season for vomiting in infants and young children. High temperature, improper diet or viral infection may cause discomfort to the baby. This article combines the most popular parenting topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out structured solutions to help parents deal with them scientifically.
1. Common causes of vomiting in summer babies
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (whole network data) |
|---|---|---|
| Improper diet | Food spoilage/alternation of hot and cold/overeating | 42% |
| Heat stimulation | High temperature dehydration/air conditioning temperature difference is too large | 28% |
| viral infection | Rotavirus/Norovirus | 20% |
| other reasons | Allergy/Otitis Media/Intussusception | 10% |
2. Four-step method for emergency treatment
1.pause eating: Fasting is required within 1-2 hours after vomiting, but small amounts of water must be replenished frequently (feed 5-10ml warm water or oral rehydration salt every 15 minutes).
2.Postural management: Keep the baby's head tilted to one side when lying on his side or picking him up to prevent choking.
3.Observation record: Use your mobile phone to record the characteristics, frequency and accompanying symptoms of vomitus (such as fever, diarrhea).
4.Seek medical attention promptly: If the following situations occur, you need to seek medical attention immediately:
| red flag | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| Vomitus containing blood/bile | Emergency Pediatric Visit |
| Continuous vomiting for more than 6 hours | intravenous fluid therapy |
| Sunken fontanel/reduced urine output | Dehydration emergency treatment |
3. Diet plan
| stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting period (within 6 hours) | Rehydration salt/rice soup/apple juice | Milk/Juice/Solid Food |
| Recovery period (after 24 hours) | Millet porridge/rotten noodles/mashed potatoes | High sugar/high fat/crude fiber foods |
| Consolidation period (after 3 days) | Steamed egg custard/banana/yam paste | Cold drinks/spicy foods |
4. Tips for preventing vomiting in summer
1.Food hygiene: Separate raw and cooked food on the chopping board. Complementary food is cooked and eaten immediately. Food should not be refrigerated for more than 24 hours.
2.temperature control: Keep the air conditioner at 26-28°C, and use a sun hat + ice pad when going out.
3.Feeding method: Eat small meals frequently, avoid activities immediately after meals, and recommend the "3-2-1 feeding method":
| 3 main meals | 2 snacks | 1 time fruit |
| Timing and quantitative | Choose easily digestible foods such as yogurt | Room temperature or slightly heated |
5. Selected popular questions and answers
Q: Can electrolyte drinks be used instead of salt replacement?
A: Not recommended! The sugar content of commercially available sports drinks is too high, which may aggravate diarrhea. WHO standard oral rehydration salt III should be selected.
Q: Can I drink milk after vomiting?
A: Breast-fed babies can be fed in small amounts. For formula-fed babies, it is recommended to dilute it (1:1 with water) or switch to a lactose-free formula.
Recent parenting hot search data shows that,#summerbabygastrointestinal care#The topic has been read 120 million times. Experts recommend carrying an "anti-vomiting bag" with you: it contains a thermometer, rehydration salts, disinfectant wipes and spare clothes, which can effectively deal with emergencies.
Note: The data in this article are based on the guidelines issued by the National Health Commission, the Pediatric Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and major parenting platforms in the past 10 days. Please follow your doctor's advice for specific cases.
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