BRAT diet: Infant
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Brat Diet?
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on February 23, 2011
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what all is in the brat diet for the runs?
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- I think the brat diet is for any illness, I may be wrong Bananas Rice Apples Toast The most important thing with runs is to keep the baby well hydrated. If the...
- Yep, bananas, rice, applesauce and toast really help. Some people will also say tea but the problem with tea is some of the teas that stop diarrhea in some people giv...
- One problem is that we rush back to regular food to quickly so maybe stay on this longer than the child may like, within reason. Going back to food too quickly can st...
BRAT Diet
Asked by R.F. from St. Cloud
on February 24, 2007
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We are currently trying to use the BRAT diet to help clear up diarrhea. My 17 month old son has NO interest. He likes the toast and will sometimes eat the applesauce. ...
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- We just went through this as well...it is no fun. We actually kept our son from eating as advised by the ER nurse. Little did we know that would make it worse. Yogu...
- Our pediatrician recommends the 'hangover' diet. Greasy foods - bacon, eggs, french toast, etc. Will your son eat those?
- Wow...poor little guy...and mom too. I know how frustrating it is when our babies are sick. I was also put on the BRAT diet recently. As a 40 year old woman I found it...
BRAT Diet and the Stomach Flu
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi, this is my first time writing in and I'm completely desperate. My son is 3.5 years old and has had the stomach flu for 5 days now! He doesn't have a fever and has ...
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- It seems strange to me that he would eat all day and then throw up at the end. By evening, his breakfast should have been digested. Also, if his behavior is fine wit...
- Try Jell-O, bananas, canned pears & other peeled fruits that aren't acidic like citrus. A Popsicle made from apple juice or pedialyte would be a nice treat too. The...
- Hi M., I have had to go on the BRAT diet a number of times and so have my nephews. I know that my favorite was applesauce. My nephew had to go on the diet and my sist...
A LOT Of Rice Cereal..
Asked by J.M. from Anchorage
on May 28, 2009
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Ok moms I have a lot of baby rice cereal and don't know what to do with it! I use it to thicken baby food that is thin and I also use it for Shawn for breakfast. But t...
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- mix with non- toxic food coloring for a safe and fun finger paint.
- When you say 'a lot' of rice cereal, is this cereal that you have prepared to serve your son and don't know what to do with it OR is it cereal that you have purchased ...
- This sounds funny, but mix up a bunch of rice ceral with water, put it in a bucket and just let him play with it for a sensory experience. That way if he gets any in...
Infant Constipation
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 30, 2008
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Do all 6 month olds (or infants) have constipation? It seems that my 6 month old daughter who I have breastfed since birth is now getting some solids in her feeding (...
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- Hello. Yes it is common for babies to have some constipation when starting cereal. My doc said to mix some apple juice with water and it worked like a charm. Try the j...
- Hi. My daughter now 4 yrs old, had problems moving her bowels even before we started solid foods. I found that massaging her feet always seemed to help. (Reflexology)
- My daughter went through that too, i would mix up her cereal with baby juice. baby prune juice works best, and it doesn't hurt to try and get her to drink it as well, ...
Constipated Baby
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2011
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I started feeding my baby solids when she was 5 1/2 months old, she is now 7 months and has been constipated the whole time. She is able to eventually get the poop out...
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- Ours was horribly constipated especially being on Soy because of milk sensitivity. We would give her half/half Prune juice and water, and also feed her prunes each da...
- She can be allergic to barley/wheat OR just may not be ready for it yet. Is she on formula? You may have to change that too.
- Switch her cereal to oatmeal, and give it to her twice a day. Of all the cereals, oatmeal has the most fiber.
Baby Constipation
Asked by S.S. from Provo
on May 11, 2009
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I think my poor baby is constipated, she's pushing and straining and crying like it hurts, she had a smidgon of a bm in her diaper earlier but I know she's trying to g...
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- Our little guy had the same problem at about the same age. We tried the juice and about everything else before giving him a baby enema. We got it at Walmart/Walgreen...
- Get some baby suppositories. They are made of glycerin which is harmless. Also, try some diluted prune juice, or water with dark Karo in it. Good luck!
- You can do corn syrup, but run that by your doctor first. Prunes or anything with a "p" (pear, peach, etc.) have done the trick for us. You don't mention how old she...
Help with Constipated Baby!
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on December 28, 2008
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My guy hasn't had a bowel movement in two days and while we were in the bath was straining and got little solids (not for too long obviously) pieces out so I'm convinc...
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- My son was constipated from the moment we put him on solids until the time he turned four. He is now 5.5. We have been through everything so here is what I can tell yo...
- A., Sounds like he may need some pedia lite.....
- Try mixing 2 ounces of water with 2 ounces of apple juice or prune juice and giving it to him in his bottle, I would try about every 2 hours for a total of 6 and see i...
Seeking Help with Infant Constipation and Formula Suggestions
Asked by M.C. from Charlotte
on January 16, 2008
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I have a 2.5 mo old with constipation issues. I have consulted the pediatrician and their suggestions have not been successful. They have not recommended a specific ...
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- I had the same problem with my little girl and saw every doctor @ her pediatricians office and they all said different things, the Kayro syrup didn't work for us eithe...
- I found that using gripe water everyday helped us. You can usually buy it at any local health food store. You can put it in her bottle or mix it with a little water a...
- try to give more water and karo. here is how my mom did this she would put the karo in some water heat them together but not too much dont want the water too sweet ot...
Need to Make Baby Food ASAP. HELP!!
Asked by H.G. from Boca Raton
on September 2, 2009
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Moms Help!
I'm in Israel visiting family with my husband and six month old son. I brought enough baby food with me for about 4 days thinking that I would be able ...
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- Hello there. If you can boil any of the sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, peas (by themselves or together)get them soft enough to put them in the blender. Blend them a...
- I would make my baby food at home. By the fruit or vegetable of choice, boil it, put it through a blender on puree setting than put it in small containers (if you hav...
- I made baby food from the blender for my first son. The fruit is easy. Just blend with a little juice or water and there you go. Vegetables you can blend with a littl...
