my 4 month old has diarrhea and i am currently breastfeeding, what foods do i have to avoid?

Question

some people told me to avoid fish, milk, etc

Answer 1

First make sure it really is diarrhea. Breastfed babies have very loose stoles that are mistaken as diarrhea often. Also check to see if your little one is starting to teeth. Good signs of this could include; slight fever, mild diaper rash, fussy, nursing more often for comfort, etc. It is very uncommon that a solely breastfed baby will have diarrhea, especially before 6 months (remember it is best to wait on table food until at least 6 months- side note)

If your baby DOES have diarrhea it is most probably not from your diet but from an outside source, i.e. daycare - where he/she picked up a bug. The best thing you can do for your baby is watch him/her and nurse, nurse, nurse like it is all you do. That way your baby is getting comfort and plenty of fluids along with TONS of antibodies to help fight the bug.

For the sake of the question the most common food allergies found in babies from mother's milk are; diary products (cows milk can take up to 2 week to get out of your system), eggs, chocolate, fish, citrus and peanuts. These foods are passed from mother to baby easiest through breast milk.

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Answer 2

well i breast feed as well and i just noticed that if i ate something that made my stomach hurt it would do the same with the baby
Anything high in fiber right now i would probably avoid. Just remember that you baby is taking all it nutrition and everything from you and enything you put in your body it will go to the baby

Answer 3

Avoid orange juice and citrus fruit. Any foods that are high in fibre will have a strong effect on your baby.

Answer 4

taco bell, or any beans, grapes, juices, cherries...

Cheese has a binding effect so many eat some cheese.