Is an Electric Heating Pad Harmful for Children?

Electric heating pads may cause infants and young children to develop dehydration fever and pose safety risks. It is recommended to use a hot water bottle as an alternative for warmth, as they maintain temperature for a long time and are safer for children’s health.
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Is an Increase in Baby’s Daily Defecation Times a Sign of Diarrhea?

A ten-month-old baby has been defecating 3-4 times a day for over a week. The stool consistency is normal, neither loose nor dry. Typically, the baby defecates 1-2 times at 2 am, noon, and in the afternoon. I want to know if this is considered diarrhea? The baby’s diet mainly consists of breast milk and small amounts of complementary food and fruit. We haven’t seen a doctor yet, and I want to know if the baby should be given medication to treat diarrhea.
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