Food for Kids With Diarrhea

All parents should know about remedies for children with diarrhea because if allowed to progress, it can become very severe. Bacteria or food sensitivity can cause diarrhea; you should take your child to the pediatrician to determine the cause and severity of the diarrhea. But there are steps you can take to make the experience easier on you and your baby.

Hydration

 A child suffering from diarrhea should be kept hydrated because he could quickly become dehydrated. Offer plenty of water to the child throughout the day. Juices and broths are another great idea, but avoid apple or pear juice; these will make the condition worse.

Foods That Bind

Some foods help to bind up the stool more than others, and these foods should be the basis of your child's diet while suffering from diarrhea. An easy way to remember these foods is the "B.R.A.T. diet." This includes bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. You don't have to limit the diet to these foods. Rice cereal, soda crackers, yogurt, white potatoes (mashed is fine), chicken and pastas are also helpful.

Foods to Avoid

 Avoid foods that are often used to alleviate constipation in children such as apple juice, dairy products (yogurt being the exception due to its bacteria), apricots, peaches, plums, pears and other foods high in fiber. Also, avoid foods with a high fatty content or a lot of seasoning until your child has been feeling better for a few days. These types of foods can agitate the bowels and worsen your child's condition.

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