For the speediest recovery with rotavirus infection, it is necessary to observe the two main rules - to drink as much liquid as possible and to withstand a strict diet. Medicinal preparations are usually used only in the severe course of the disease. The only thing that can be offered to crumbs from medicines is pharmacy solutions, such as Regidron or Oralit, which are taken in order to avoid dehydration. In this article, we will tell you what you can feed your child with rotavirus infection to help the body cope with the disease.
What to feed a child during a rotavirus infection?
First of all, it should be noted that it is impossible to forcibly feed a baby under any circumstances. Wait until the child is a little better, and he himself will ask you to eat. If the organism of the infant is affected by rotavirus, it must continue to be fed with the mother's milk, since this product is absorbed much more easily than others and, in addition, promotes recovery.
In order to get rid of your child as quickly as possible from the unpleasant symptoms of the disease, it is also important for parents to know what to feed a child older than a year with rotavirus. During recovery from illness the baby can be offered rice or buckwheat porridge, scrambled eggs, fresh cottage cheese or yogurt. 2-3 days after the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease should be carefully introduced into the diet meat and fish souffle, as well as light broth.
At least for 5-7 days after the illness, the following products should be excluded from the menu:
- fresh and dried fruits and vegetables;
- fatty fish and meat;
- cow's milk;
bread, loaf and confectionery; - millet and wheat porridge;
- pasta;
- beans;
- onion and garlic;
- sausages and sausages;
- canned food and smoked meat.
To introduce these products into the baby's diet should be very careful, carefully noting any changes in his state of health.