If your toddler is suffering from diarrhea, there are some easy home remedies that you can try. Some of these home remedies for diarrhea in toddlers require only a few minutes of your time, while others may require a little more effort on your part. However, all of them are definitely worth trying if your little one is having trouble getting rid of his diarrhea.
It is impossible to prevent children from playing, and they will inevitably get sick as a result of their contact with the outside world. Some of the most common illnesses that little children suffer from are cold, cough, fever, diarrhea, and worms.
I have listed a few food modifications in this article to be used during diarrhea. Nourishing your child correctly and using natural kitchen remedies for common ailments reduces the need for heavy medications and antibiotics. Moreover, using natural food as medicine boosts your child’s natural immunity and helps ward off infections effectively.
Using unclean vegetables/ fruits/meat in the diet causes intestinal distress and prevent the absorption of nutrients by the gut.
Diarrhoea is the body’s defence mechanism to throw out infections/ microbes from the gut. However, the body also throws out fluid, electrolytes, and nutrients in the process of eliminating infection; which causes weakness and malnutrition in the bargain.
Home Remedies for Diarrhea in Toddlers
Food given during such episodes must be fluid & electrolyte-rich, must be easy to digest and at the same time must be nourishing to the body.
Diarrhea may be of 2 types –
1. Infective
2. Mucous
Here is a detailed list of Home remedies for Diarrhea in toddlers for both infective and mucous diarrhea.
Home remedies for Diarrhea in Toddlers – Infective
1. Stewed apple with cinnamon & honey
The pectin in apple (especially after stewing) helps bind stools and absorbs excessive water from the gut, thus controlling diarrhea.
2. Plenty of seasoned curds
Seasoned curd works well against infective bacteria in the gut. It also aids in relieving any stomachache or cramps during diarrhea.
3. Coconut water
Electrolyte liquids are a must to ensure that the body is well hydrated.
4. Lemon sherbet
They help in restoring the hydration due to increased fluid loss.
5. Pomegranate juice
They act as anti-inflammatory agents and help in soothing the stomach wall.
6. Baked sweet potato with ghee
Cooked starch in potatoes helps form solid stools and hence helps cure infective diarrhea.
Home remedies for Diarrhoea – Mucous
7. Liberal use of mint, cumin & lemon
These remedies help break down sticky mucous and help improve digestion.
8. Curd
Curd soothes the gut by providing probiotics that help reduce mucous. Here is an interesting buttermilk home remedy for stopping diarrhea immediately in toddlers.
9. Moong dal Sprouts
It decreases the frequency of loose stools in the same time providing the adequate nutrition. Moong Dal Soup is an excellent way to restore the lost fluids and prevent further diarrhea.
10. Avoid wheat, processed foods, spices
These foods may aggravate mucous production in the gut.
Please note – It is very important to maintain hydration during diarrheal episodes, so keep giving sips of water or juice at regular intervals.
Diarrhoea is a common ailment in toddlers and can be quite frustrating. Thankfully, there are plenty of effective home remedies for diarrhea in toddlers that can help alleviate the symptoms. Our top 10 list includes remedies like water, sweet potato, sprouted moong dal, curd, and more. If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to treat your toddler’s diarrhea, be sure to let us know in the comments!
Author
Dhvani Shah RD, ND, PG (Dietetics), BSc, C.D.E. Ms. Dhvani Shah is a consulting dietitian and naturopathic nutritionist. She has done extensive research in traditional diet therapies and naturopathy and its relevance in the modern context and is pioneering drugless healing and well being through her unique approach – FIMS. She runs the “FIMS clinic” which supports a body-mind-spirit approach. Dhvani specializes in Woman and Child Nutritionist by developing specialized nutrition programs, conducting workshops, developing nutritious recipes and now – writing a series of books on Child Nutrition, Women Wellness & Scientific Jain diet.
Common causes of diarrhea in kids are viral infections (rotavirus, norovirus), bacterial infections (E. coli, Salmonella, food poisoning, allergies or intolerance to certain foods, medications (antibiotics) etc.
What are the signs of dehydration in kids with diarrhea?
Signs of dehydration in kids with diarrhea include dry mouth and lips, fewer wet diapers, sunken eyes, drowsiness or irritability, rapid heartbeat, less frequent urination.
When shall we start home remedies for babies?
In general, some simple home remedies can be done after 6 months completion.
When should I seek medical attention for my child’s diarrhea?
Seek medical attention if your child experiences, severe diarrhea, vomiting blood or black tarry stools, fever, signs of dehydration, blood in stool, abdominal pain or cramping.
How can I prevent diarrhea in kids?
Practicing good hygiene, rotating toys and utensils regularly, avoiding contaminated food and water, staying up-to-date on vaccinations can prevent diarrhea in kids.
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Hi Dr my baby 7th month old; was passing stools for last 10 days with a lot of Mucus around 7-8 times a day . sometimes 5 times a day and 4 times in night. we consult with doctor , he said baby is having diarrhea. please help and suggest diet we can give him to recover from diarrhea. How long it will last?
some easy home remedies we can do for recovery and please advice can we treat this type of diarrhea only with home remedies Dr gave him the 5 days course of RLD and cefxone 0.5 mg , 3 days has been passed but its not effective …please help …I’m totally hopeless and my child let down the wait day by day … please help what should i do in this condition ??
As the baby is just 7 months, it’s important not to give too many remedies in one go. Check the above article and follow as per the age recommendation. And also keep the baby well hydrated and follow the doctor’s advice carefully.
Hi Subha,
we are doing good dear. thanks. You can find the link with moong dal soup recipe below. Give little amount of soup, check for the bowel movement and then continue.Please keep the baby hydrated.
Link – https://goo.gl/zMwSQU
Hi doctor,my baby is one month old,he is continuously affected with loose motion.stool was examined and found 3 to 4 % pus cell.doctor prescribed Taxi o and lactic acid bacillus and zinc dry powder.but still now there is not any improvement.kindly suggest what can I do?
My 1 1/2 year baby is suffering from watery stool .for fst 2 days it was continuous now it was little bit controlled.dr prescribed antibiotics and ors for baby.now she is in 4 th day.she passed stool semisolid cum watery once.can i give moong dal water to her
Mine kid is 15 month old , He is passing green watery dysentery since last evening ,He is occasionally gets temperature around 100-101 F …occasionally vomits may be 3-4 times since in last 32 hours and often keeps crying until some one hold him in arms & makes him feel comfortable…Paed prescribed him few anti-bacterial, anti-diarrhea antibiotic , paracetamol, vomit liquid but it hardly hits out 5% of symptoms.. Iam little worried If had swallowed any non-edible like stuff..
Hello my 19 month baby has green loose motions with blood from past 3_4 days
Please suggest some home remedies and food I have given a entergemina probiotic liquid but no relief
Hi Doc,my baby 1 yr 2 month old, he was having loosemotions and little bit blood was coming while passing motions. i visited doc and he prescribed medicine taxim o .now his motions are fine and blood also not seeing but i didnt give medicine for 1 day i could see blood again but motions are fine..i gave him moong daal khichdi with little bit ghee in dinner…is it because of khichdi and ghee???
Blood in stools means it denotes infective diarrhea, so please continue the medication for the prescribed days so that the infection is removed from te system
hello,
my 13 months old baby is passing loose stool for last 15 days, sometimes 5 times a day and 4 times in night. from last two days he also doing vomit. we consult with doctor , he said baby is having diarrhea. please help and suggest diet we can give him to recover from diarrhea. How long it will last?
some easy home remedies we can do for recovery
Without examining the baby I will not be able to advice the severity of the infection, give him lots of fluids, and easily digestible foods, feed “B-R-A-T” diet for 1 or 2 days. It is made of bananas, rice (cooked white rice, rice cereal, rice cakes), applesauce, and tea or dry toast (no butter or jelly). Keep your child’s diet bland until diarrhea is better.
My 2 & 1/2 yr old daughter is suffering from stomach infection and passes loose motions very frequently since a week. We are going to our doc but she has become very cranky and is always crying. Is her health affecting her behavior? What to do? She is not wanting me or my husband to be near her.
Hi Doc, Hope u r doing good .
My child is 8 months old and I am in the process of introducing solid foods now . though he eats rice , dal , carrot & pumpkin . But apple and other foods aggravates diarrhea . His stools have mucous and he becomes very cranky . I am very scared now to introduce new foods but at the same time dont want him to lag behind on nutrition . Pls suggest
Plz suggest does homeopathy medicine for teething is safe for baby..My baby turned 7 month on july 4 and suffering frm green stool may be bcz of teething. .
Hi Dr my baby 11 month old; was passing loose stools around 7-8 times a day 4 days back. Then next day stools appeared normal but she is passing stool 3-4 times a day from past 3 days. Is it diarrhoea?
I have been also told by my paed to avoid milk for baby…Is this so…I give Nan pro 2 and also breastfeed my baby…Should I also avoid for my baby during dairrhoea…
Hi Dr my baby 7th month old; was passing stools for last 10 days with a lot of Mucus around 7-8 times a day . sometimes 5 times a day and 4 times in night. we consult with doctor , he said baby is having diarrhea. please help and suggest diet we can give him to recover from diarrhea. How long it will last?
some easy home remedies we can do for recovery and please advice can we treat this type of diarrhea only with home remedies Dr gave him the 5 days course of RLD and cefxone 0.5 mg , 3 days has been passed but its not effective …please help …I’m totally hopeless and my child let down the wait day by day … please help what should i do in this condition ??
Hi Sonia,
As the baby is just 7 months, it’s important not to give too many remedies in one go. Check the above article and follow as per the age recommendation. And also keep the baby well hydrated and follow the doctor’s advice carefully.
Hi doctor,
Baby is 6 months 3 weeks old..hez passing loose stools..wat kind of food can I feed him .kindly help
Hi Archana,
Increase the frequency and volume of breast feeding dear. Please don’t introduce new foods now. Check with the pediatrician if this continues.
Thanks for this wonderful ideas
Thank you 🙂
Hi dr, how are you?
My son is of 3 and 1/2 year old and he is having mucous kind of diarrhoea. How can I prepare this moong dal for soup for him
Subha
Hi Subha,
we are doing good dear. thanks. You can find the link with moong dal soup recipe below. Give little amount of soup, check for the bowel movement and then continue.Please keep the baby hydrated.
Link – https://goo.gl/zMwSQU
Hi doctor,my baby is one month old,he is continuously affected with loose motion.stool was examined and found 3 to 4 % pus cell.doctor prescribed Taxi o and lactic acid bacillus and zinc dry powder.but still now there is not any improvement.kindly suggest what can I do?
Since the baby is very young just about a month, best is to strictly follow pediatric advice.
My 1 1/2 year baby is suffering from watery stool .for fst 2 days it was continuous now it was little bit controlled.dr prescribed antibiotics and ors for baby.now she is in 4 th day.she passed stool semisolid cum watery once.can i give moong dal water to her
Hi Kokila, give the diet as suggested by your doctor. You can try giving in sips and check before feeding the moongdal water.
Mine kid is 15 month old , He is passing green watery dysentery since last evening ,He is occasionally gets temperature around 100-101 F …occasionally vomits may be 3-4 times since in last 32 hours and often keeps crying until some one hold him in arms & makes him feel comfortable…Paed prescribed him few anti-bacterial, anti-diarrhea antibiotic , paracetamol, vomit liquid but it hardly hits out 5% of symptoms.. Iam little worried If had swallowed any non-edible like stuff..
Hi Mahesh, you should consult your doctor again and clear your queries as I cannot advice without examining the child.
Hello my 19 month baby has green loose motions with blood from past 3_4 days
Please suggest some home remedies and food I have given a entergemina probiotic liquid but no relief
Hi Doc,my baby 1 yr 2 month old, he was having loosemotions and little bit blood was coming while passing motions. i visited doc and he prescribed medicine taxim o .now his motions are fine and blood also not seeing but i didnt give medicine for 1 day i could see blood again but motions are fine..i gave him moong daal khichdi with little bit ghee in dinner…is it because of khichdi and ghee???
Dear Shweta,
Blood in stools means it denotes infective diarrhea, so please continue the medication for the prescribed days so that the infection is removed from te system
hello,
my 13 months old baby is passing loose stool for last 15 days, sometimes 5 times a day and 4 times in night. from last two days he also doing vomit. we consult with doctor , he said baby is having diarrhea. please help and suggest diet we can give him to recover from diarrhea. How long it will last?
some easy home remedies we can do for recovery
Dear Shivali,
Without examining the baby I will not be able to advice the severity of the infection, give him lots of fluids, and easily digestible foods, feed “B-R-A-T” diet for 1 or 2 days. It is made of bananas, rice (cooked white rice, rice cereal, rice cakes), applesauce, and tea or dry toast (no butter or jelly). Keep your child’s diet bland until diarrhea is better.
Hi doctor,
I have 1year 10 months baby, he is not going motion reguler,
he is very uncomfortable for passing motion with hard stool pls suggest……
My 2 & 1/2 yr old daughter is suffering from stomach infection and passes loose motions very frequently since a week. We are going to our doc but she has become very cranky and is always crying. Is her health affecting her behavior? What to do? She is not wanting me or my husband to be near her.
Hi Doc, Hope u r doing good .
My child is 8 months old and I am in the process of introducing solid foods now . though he eats rice , dal , carrot & pumpkin . But apple and other foods aggravates diarrhea . His stools have mucous and he becomes very cranky . I am very scared now to introduce new foods but at the same time dont want him to lag behind on nutrition . Pls suggest
Dear Sarita,
Each baby may react differently to each food, keep trying new foods, if he is not okay with them stop and reintroduce after a few months
Plz suggest does homeopathy medicine for teething is safe for baby..My baby turned 7 month on july 4 and suffering frm green stool may be bcz of teething. .
Suggest any good homeopathic medicine
Hi deepika,
Please check our Top Teething remedies for babaies written by a Homeopathic doctor
Hi Dr my baby 11 month old; was passing loose stools around 7-8 times a day 4 days back. Then next day stools appeared normal but she is passing stool 3-4 times a day from past 3 days. Is it diarrhoea?
Hi Ruchi,
If the stools are not very watery and the baby doesn’t cry or cranky then it may eb due to normal physiological process
I have been also told by my paed to avoid milk for baby…Is this so…I give Nan pro 2 and also breastfeed my baby…Should I also avoid for my baby during dairrhoea…
Yes, before 1 years of age, cow’s milk is better avoided, you don’t have avoid formula,