Watch children carefully. They put lots of things in their mouths or touch contaminated items and then put their hands in their mouths. If possible, keep infants from crawling on dirty floors. Check to see that utensil and dishes are clean. If you or your child get diarrhea , continue eating and drinking.
Dehydration presents the most critical problem.
Use only those medicines prescribed by a physician. They replace lost fluids and minerals. Most stores in the U.S. sell rehydration fluids in the infant section. In third world countries, many health agencies stock packets of salts to mix with water. Give the child small amounts to drink often.