POOJA KOTHARIExpecting Mom due this month3 months agoA. For your 5-year, 10-day-old baby boy with loose motion, first ensure he stays well-hydrated by giving ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) after every loose stool to prevent dehydration. You can also give zinc syrup or tablets (10 mg once daily for 10–14 days), which helps heal the gut. Avoid milk and sugary juices for now, as they can worsen diarrhea. Offer light, easily digestible foods like curd rice, khichdi, boiled potatoes, mashed bananas, and apple puree. For home remedies, you can give pomegranate juice or a little nutmeg (jaiphal) powder with water once daily. Avoid giving medicine without a doctor’s advice, but if loose motion is frequent (more than 5–6 times a day), contains blood or mucus, or is lasting more than 2 days, consult a pediatrician for proper treatment.
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