A common ailment that affects toddlers is problems related to stomach and bowels. There are various reasons for the disorder, but much of the problem could be prevented by a careful and well informed mother because most of the disorders related to the tummy are caused by the food the kids eat, especially breast milk. These things are under the direct control of the mother, and if the mother takes precautions, then she needn’t call in the doctor to cure her kid very often.
Weaning is a period when toddlers are particularly vulnerable to stomach and bowel disorders. This occurs mainly due to premature weaning or the use of unsuitable food in place of breast milk. If the kid’s digestive system is not fully developed, then giving artificial food instead of breast milk also can cause stomach upset. Teething is another cause of loose motion at this age.
Unless forced by circumstances, mothers need to breast feed the kids as far as possible. If feeble kids are forced to wean too early and put on artificial food, their delicate digestive organs won’t be able to function properly and disorder follows as a result.
Overfeeding also cause stomach complaints. Overfeeding is caused by too much feeding at one time and also feeding too frequently. The still developing digestive system becomes unable to tackle the overload, and the kids develop stomach complaints, including vomiting and indigestion. The undigested food enters the bowels and damages its membranes. As a result, a host of complaints such as griping, loose motion, flatulence, or gas occur and the kid becomes sick.
One man’s food can become another man’s poison. All types of food do not suit every body. Unsuitable or improper food is another reason for toddler stomach ailments. The mother should locate the best suitable food for her kid through trial and remedy the problem. If the faulty diet continues repeatedly it will, in all possibility, cause serious harm to the kid.
It is the responsibility of the mother to find out the most suitable food, the right quantity, and also breast feed the kid as far as possible. If these steps are taken, then most of the stomach and bowel ailments will not affect the kid, and thus the services of a doctor becomes unnecessary.
Posted on April 20th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Baby, Child Care, Child Diseases, Diet, Toddler
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