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Many parents continue to restrict their children's diet when they have diarrhea, like when they have rotavirus or the 'stomach flu.' That usually means no milk or any of your kids other favorites.
While it might make sense to you to not let your children eat when they have diarrhea, this is now considered rather old-fashioned advice. Experts now believe that children should continue their regular diet when they have diarrhea. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that 'most children should continue to eat a normal diet including formula or milk while they have mild diarrhea.' And the CDC recommends that 'children receiving semisolid or solid foods should continue to receive their usual diet during episodes of diarrhea.'
Yogurt with active cultures, which contain acidophilus, may also be helpful when your child has diarrhea.
Foods To Avoid
Not all kids want to eat their regular diet when they are sick and have diarrhea though. And there are some circumstances in which giving kids their regular foods might make them feel worse, which is why it can be a good idea to avoid certain foods when your child has diarrhea, including:
carbonated soft drinks
fruit juice and liquids with a lot of sugar
gelatin desserts
What about milk? If milk or other foods make your child worse, causing vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, or worsening diarrhea, then you might call your Pediatrician to see if you need to temporarily change your child's diet.
BRAT Diet
Although starting a BRAT diet is popular among parents when their kids have diarrhea, it is important to remember that it is usually not necessary.
So what is the BRAT diet? It includes:
Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
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