Soft, sunken eyes recognize signs of infant dehydration that need attention

When a baby has diarrhea, it is very important to keep the baby well hydrated. If not, your baby's risk of dehydration will increase.

Dehydrated babies will dramatically reduce their condition. A vulnerable baby's body contains only a small amount of fluid, while a high metabolic rate requires fluids to continue functioning.

Signs of dehydrated baby

To prevent dehydration, recognize the signs of infant dehydration that must be considered:
 
1. The baby is sleepy and soft
Can be seen in conditions of babies who are weak or still sleepy and sleep, which must be aware of is a sign that the baby is dehydrated.
 
2. Too sensitive or easily irritated / tattooed

Dehydration causes pain in the digestive tract in infants, making it easy to fidget and cry.

3. Frequent thirst / breastfeeding

The baby is thirsty to satisfy the need for body fluids that are lost after vomiting or diarrhea.

4. The skin becomes inelastic

Check skin elasticity in dehydrated babies. If, after being pinched slowly, the skin does not immediately return to its original shape, it can be said that the baby is dehydrated.

5. Tiles and sunken eyes

Examine the soft top of the baby's head, if depression seems to be a sign of dehydration. Likewise in the eyes.
 
6. dry mouth

Baby's lips look dry or cracked due to lack of fluids and body moisture.

7. Dry diapers due to infrequent urination

Lack of fluids makes the baby's body a little runny.

How to care for babies who are dehydrated

To keep the baby's body properly hydrated, doctors often recommend oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte, Ceralyte or Gastrolyte in small doses.

Rehydration treatment may not stop diarrhea, but it can at least keep the body hydrated during recovery.

Hydrated babies can be characterized by normal urinary frequency or at least six mites per day.

If the baby's eyes appear sunken, there are no tears when he cries, and there are other signs of the baby's dehydration, give ORS as soon as directed or call a doctor.

Replacement of fluid and nutrition intake
In the case of diarrhea or vomiting, babies and children can lose a lot of weight. Children under 10 kg can receive 60 to 120 ml of oral rehydration solution (ORS) such as ORS every time they vomit or have diarrhea.

While in children whose body weight is more than 10 kg, it is recommended to give 120 to 240 ml of oral rehydration solution (ORS) each time vomiting and diarrhea.

For nursing babies, they should be breastfed as often as possible. At least 50 ml to 100 ml per kg of body weight.

With sufficient knowledge and knowledge about dehydration, parents can be calmer and faster in dealing with dehydrated babies if diarrhea or vomiting.

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