Both my children suffer from loose stools every time they cut a tooth. They just have frequent BM, but are active in general.

If your baby is having loose stools, more frequent than normal, but is not in any major pain or discomfort there are a few traditional cures for the problem.

What to give

    Tapioca Stew(Javvarisi kanji in Tamil)
  • If the tapioca is small, then you can use it directly. Otherwise soak them for an hour or so.
  • Boil two cups of water.
  • Add ¼ cup of tapioca pearls.
  • Let tapioca cook completely. By now the tapioca must be translucent.
  • Add salt as required and remove from heat.
  • Drink as is or dilute it as required.
      • Ajwain(Omam) tea
  • Boil 1 cup of water.
  • Add ½ omam to the water.
  • Let boil for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool, filter and drink it.
  • If possible drink it first thing in the morning. My toddler kept insisting, “Amma I want white water. No yellow water amma.” So I had to sneak it in.
  • Don’t do this for more than three days. Omam heats up the body, might result in dry cough/irritation while urinating or dry, red eyes.
  • Limit the use of omam for kids younger than a year.
      • Roasted channa daal
  • Eat as is.

    • What to avoid
    Spinach or any iron rich food.
    Excess of dairy