what can i give my nine month baby boy to eat as he has the runs but really enjoys his food?

Answer 1

thats why he has the runs.......you prolly giving him to much or food he isnt supposed to have till after hes one. Their lil digestive systems cant digest things as well yet........stick to the food doc prescribe for babies and that say their ok

Answer 2

HI ive got 8 months old baby boy and 7 yrs odl girl.I know what will deffinitely help you.If you boil rice in not oo much water and after the rice is ready do not wait until gets cold.Take the water and if you would like you can put just a tiny bit of sugar to make it taste better.Let it cool on the side and give him to drink this as water,but not any other water.He will 100% get better very soon.

Answer 3

Good foods for children when they have the runs are dry food such as biscuits, crackers, toast and banana is also good. When my 15 month old boy had the runs (and he loves his food too), i tried the above, and he would cry for our food, i felt so bad, so i took him to the docs and she said just to feed him as normal, which i did, you'd think he's been starved, it's up to each mum though. Hope he gets better!

Answer 4

How should I treat my baby's diarrhea?
While rarely serious when treated properly, diarrhea can send your baby to the hospital if he becomes dehydrated, so your first concern should be giving him enough liquids. If your baby isn't also vomiting, continue to give him breast milk or formula. If he can't keep that down, call his doctor, who may suggest that you start giving your baby a pediatric electrolyte solution, like Pedialyte, ReVital, or a generic brand. These solutions are available in drugstores and come in flavors that most babies will readily drink if they're dehydrated. They're generally easier to keep down than breast milk or formula, too.

Avoid sweetened fluids like sodas (including ginger ale), athletic drinks (like Gatorade), Jell-O, sugar water, and undiluted fruit juices. All of these contain sugar that will draw water into the intestine and make the diarrhea worse. Also, don't use anti-diarrhea medicine unless the doctor prescribes it.

Doctors now advise continuing to feed solids to a baby with diarrhea who's already made the transition to finger or table food. While there's nothing wrong with feeding your child the classic BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and dry toast), the AAP says any foods made up of complex carbohydrates, such as rice, wheat, potatoes, bread, and baby cereal, as well as lean meats, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables, are safe to eat. (If your baby temporarily refuses to eat, don't worry. As long as he stays hydrated, his appetite should return in a day or two.)

Studies have shown that live bacterial cultures, found in yogurt, are a safe and effective way to cut down on the amount and duration of diarrhea. It's an easy way to treat the problem, especially if your baby loves the taste of yogurt. Just be sure to buy yogurt with lactobacillus, or live cultures.

If your baby is uncomfortable during a bout of diarrhea, try to cuddle and comfort him as much as possible and keep him dry. Use care and tenderness — and diaper cream — at changing time, since it's easy for a baby's bottom to become red and irritated from the loose stools.

What causes diarrhea?
Your baby's diarrhea may be caused by a viral infection, such as gastroenteritis, or a bacterial infection. The problem might also be a parasite, a course of antibiotics, a milk allergy, or, in an older baby, too much fruit juice.

Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis (often called stomach flu) is an inflammation of the stomach and the intestines that causes diarrhea in babies, children, and adults. It's very common, and it can be caused by many different viruses. The most frequent culprit is the rotavirus, which is responsible for half of childhood hospitalizations for diarrhea. If your baby has diarrhea accompanied by stomach cramps, vomiting, and a low fever, it's probably a form of gastroenteritis. Keep in mind that if he isn't eating or drinking much, he can lose a lot of fluid.

Bacterial infection
Severe diarrhea — with or without vomiting — accompanied by cramps, blood in the stool, and a fever may be due to a virus or bacteria such as E. coli or salmonella. Some of these infections clear up on their own, but some, like that from the E. coli that can be found in undercooked meat, can be very serious. So if your baby has these symptoms, take him to the doctor. She'll examine him and probably evaluate a stool culture for signs of a bacterial infection.

Parasites
Parasitic infections can also cause diarrhea. Giardiasis, for example, is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the bowel. Parasites are easily spread in group-care situations, and treatment involves special medicine. Good hygiene — such as regular hand washing after changing diapers — is the best way to stop the spread of infection.

Antibiotics
If your baby has diarrhea during or after a course of antibiotics, it may be related to the medicine. Talk to his doctor about alternatives and remedies.

Dietary causes
Too much juice (especially fruit juices containing sorbitol and high levels of fructose) or too many sweetened drinks can upset a baby's tummy and cause him to have loose stools. Cutting back the amount should solve the problem in a week or so. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that you not give your baby fruit juice before the age of 6 months. After that, give him no more than 4 to 6 ounces a day. Improperly mixed formula can also cause diarrhea, so make sure you're adding the right amount of water when you make it.

Milk allergies
Milk allergies are rare, but they can cause diarrhea and sometimes vomiting. If your baby's allergic, he can show symptoms anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after drinking cow's milk formula or eating food made with a dairy product (once he's eating solid foods). If you suspect your baby's diarrhea is linked to milk, talk with his doctor about it.

Answer 5

When my kids were little or even older: Their doctor recommended Pedialite water, they have it flavored now....... And banana's , because they have alot of Potassium in them which are good for the heart, during this time of dehydration... And stressful on the heart... Then, for food, ONLY , rice, toast, the banana's, and apple sauce..... You can give him as much of those as you'd like..... their doctor also said no water, or other fluids, until their well over their sickness......Good-Luck, to you & your's!!! Smile, he'll be fine in no time , if you stick to this diet, for him!!!

Answer 6

When my 5 month old daughter came down with the runs, the doctor gave her bananas to eat.

Answer 7

I bake "cookies" out of veggies, lentils (for protein), and oats. Puree them all and adding enough oats to make it thick enough to make it like a soft drop cookie dough. Likely grease a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, until lightly brown on the bottom.

You can use fruit as well. You could add meat instead of the protein. But the cookies would need to be refridgerated after baking.

My son loves them.

Answer 8

keeping your baby's fluid intake is more important than foods, make sure your baby takes enough fluid, you should consult a doctor if things dont improve soon, just to make sure everything is ok, the baby might have caught a bug and if he/she eats, it could be that your keeping the bug going, its like a circle, the only way to stop the bug is by starving it, but the fluids will keep your baby going, but you should always consult your doctor, just to be on the safe side or even your health visitor

Answer 9

If you still have him on baby food, that's probably causing the runs. Give him solid food. The only thing you need to NOT give him is harsh foods, like greasy stuff, chili, and other food that are hard for adults to digest, and things he can choke on. Take the bones out of chicken, for example.

Answer 10

You could try some of the more binding types of foods, like bananas, rice cereal, or baby meats. Cheese is great if he's up to eating it. Just make sure he stays hydrated.

Answer 11

My advice BRAT...Bananas, Rice (cereal) apples, toast.

If you're concerned with him becoming dehydrated Pedialyte will help... NOT fruit juice...and DEFINTELY not Powerade/Gatorade or whatever sports drink. Pedialyte rehydrates and replaces electrolytes without the sugar of juice or sports drinks.