👶 Mom & Baby Care Bytes – Episode 4 Top Mistakes Parents Make During Diarrhoea 💩⚠️ Diarrhoea in children is common—but some everyday mistakes can make dehydration worse. 🚨 💡 Here are the most common mistakes parents should avoid: ❌ Stopping feeds or milk completely ✔ Continue breastfeeding and regular feeds unless advised otherwise. ❌ Not giving enough ORS ✔ ORS is the first line treatment to prevent dehydration. ❌ Giving soft drinks or packaged juices ✔ These can worsen diarrhoea due to excess sugar. ❌ Using antibiotics without medical advice ✔ Most diarrhoea episodes are viral and don’t need antibiotics. ❌ Ignoring signs of dehydration 🚨 Watch for: • Dry mouth • Less urine • Excessive sleepiness • Sunken eyes • Poor feeding 💡 During diarrhoea, focus on: ✔ ORS ✔ Zinc (if prescribed) ✔ Light home foods ✔ Hand hygiene ✔ Adequate fluids 👩‍⚕️ Seek medical attention if: ⚠ Blood in stools ⚠ Persistent vomiting ⚠ High fever ⚠ Child not drinking fluids ⚠ Severe weakness 💙 Early care prevents complications. 🗓 New parenting tips every Sunday at 9 AM 👩‍⚕️ Dr Ankita Khairkar MBBS | DCH | PGDDN Paediatrician Vedantaa Multi speciality Clinic, Panvel #DiarrhoeaInChildren #ORS #ParentingTips #BabyCare #Pediatrician #MomAndBabyCareBytes #ChildHealth #VedantaaClinic #DrAnkitaKhairkar #PanvelParents