Dehydration: Pedialyte
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Dehydration
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on December 22, 2008
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Hi moms. My 22 month old son has had a pretty bad cough for the past 2 weeks. We just got him on antibiotics. I'm worried about dehydration, though, as he has not been...
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- if his urine is dark and smelly I would have him checked out. He might have a Urinary Infection. Also you could try giving him jello and popsicles to help hydrate him.
- It sounds like he is not drinking enough...the dark smelly urine & lethargic is a sign of dehydration. I would put him on pedilyte ASAP. The fact that he is lethargi...
- I would be a little concerned with the symptoms of lethargy and not peeing. Make sure that he's getting plenty of fluids whether you have to give him popsicles, gator...
Dehydration
Asked by K.R. from Melbourne
on December 18, 2006
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my son (17 months)has had loose stool since Wed. I called his Dr. on friday when i noticed that he still had loose stool they said if he wasn't better on Monday then t...
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- Kim, Why don't you try Gatorade instead of Pedialyte in a dropper. My Pediatrician suggests it because it's not so salty tasting. Most kids prefer it. One dropper ...
- Did they give him an IV at the hospital? That should have helped alot. If you can't get him to drink, bring him back in and have them give him an IV. At least that wil...
- Can your son drink thru a straw? When I can't get my kids to drink, I always give them a fun cup with a straw b/c they think it's fun. It's something different that th...
Dehydration?
Asked by K.R. from Denver
on December 23, 2011
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Hi my little guy (almost 5) has the stomach bug. He as been throwing-up and some diarrhea. The last time I remember him eating was yesterday at lunch. He seemed lik...
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- From the Texas Children's Pediactric Associate's patient resources: Offer clear fluids (not milk) in small amounts until 8 hours have passed without vomiting. Fo...
- Try watered down ginger ale, or pedialyte or gatorade/powerade... (we also give my daughter emergen-c immune defense to replace her lost vitamins) he might not puke it...
- When you press on the fingernails, if the pink doesn't come back quickly, is a sign of dehydration. whole foods has a "feel better drink" called B.R.A.T. that my dau...
Pedialyte
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on March 18, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My 2 year old has come down with diarhea and since she's never had it before I'm not sure if Pedialyte is the best thing or not? She's literally only had ...
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- Pedialyte is fine if she will take it. My kids are justing getting over rotavirus (VERY nasty) and they liked the pedialyte freezer pops but did not want to drink the ...
- Pedialyte is best to help replace lost nutrients through her diarrhea. To help it taste better, add 1 teaspoon Jell-o to each 8 ounces. You can also try a B.R.A.T. die...
- I'm sorry you guys are going through this! Follow the BRAT diet(bananas, rice, applesauce[careful of sugars], and toast).I don't think that pedialyte would hurt; it m...
Dehydration Symptoms...
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on August 29, 2011
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We have had sorta hot more humid weather in Washington state lately.
I woke up yesterday and had the runs...No stomach pain or anything else.
Went away.
We we...
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- the best sign is to check your urine's color. if it's too yellow, then yes, more water.. if almost clear, then you are doing ok. However, that is IF you are actually u...
- I would get checked out by the doctor, but in the meantime, the best thing to drink for dehydration is coconut water...better than just plain water, soda, juice or gat...
- Got this from the internet for you: The body's initial responses to dehydration are thirst to increase water intake, and decreased urine output to try to conserve w...
Refusing to Take Pedialyte
Asked by M.S. from Killeen
on January 9, 2010
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My son is 8 months old and is vomiting. I have tried giving him different pedialyte flavor drinks to help reduce dehydration, but he is refusing to drink them. He di...
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- You can give him Gatorade. Thats what my daughters doctor told me to do if she would take pedialyte. Gatorade also tastes better to the kiddos then pedialyte. Hope you...
- Will he take some plain water? At his age, you still don't want him to have much, but the best way to handle dehydration is to prevent it. I'd start with that, but I'd...
- My kids have never cared much for Pedialyte, either. I usually offer watered down juice and popsicles when my kids are in danger of getting dehydrated.
21-Month-old Dehydration
Asked by A.D. from Lakeland
on August 20, 2008
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I am writing with a desperate request because I'm at my wits end. My 9 month-old had a stomach virus and has apparently passed it on to my 21-month-old.
I am having a...
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- At this point ANYTHING that she will ingest will benefit her. Juice, ice chips, soup, popcicles, jello, juice pops, applesauce....literally ANYTHING that she will acce...
- A., I tried the pedialyte also and my daughter would have nothing to do with it or the pops, then I tasted them and realized why!!!! YUCK. Try POWERADE or Gatorade...
- Why can't she have milk? I would think if the choice was milk or nothing, milk would be the best way to go. Obviously she can have ONLY that, but I wouldn't complete...
Mix Pedialyte & 7Up?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on February 7, 2012
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My little man has thrown up about 5-6 times in the past 3 hours. I have Pedialyte (unflavored) and the only thing I have to mix it with is crystal light. Hes not dig...
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- My pedi says water is best for stomach bugs, pedialyte and soda have sugar which can make vomiting/diarrhea worse.
- How old is he? If he is older than about 4, don't give him ANYTHING. His stomach just needs to rest, and he will be fine for 2 or 3 hours without drinking something....
- If you only have the 7up and Pedialyte on hand, try it. Ginger Ale is our "sick" drink. We never have soda but there is always a can or 2 of ginger ale for anyon...
Dehydration Bronchitis 11 Months Old HELP!
Asked by P.B. from Grand Junction
on January 19, 2010
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Hello everyone I really need some help!
My 11 month old has been diagnosed with bronchitis along with this baby has developed a stomach bug, vomiting, diarrhea, not e...
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- If your doctor told you not to nurse her any more, then get more info as to WHY. Nursing is the best thing for babies. And breastmilk is considered a "clear liquid" ...
- One of my girls was hospitalized when she was just over a year for dehydration. She wouldn't drink pedialyte so the doctors told me to give her Gatorade. She took this...
- When my 12 mo old have a stomach virus for 8 days (!) nursing was key to keeping her hydrated and comforted. One day she nursed all day long, more for comfort than any...
Dehydrated 9 Year Old Son...
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on October 5, 2009
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My son was not feeling well yesterday, headache, eyes hurt, just feeling weak all over and felt like he was going to vomit but never did. He took a shower and went to ...
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- Pedialyte will make him feel better right away. Any nurse will tell you this. My husband and I had the stomach flu a few years ago and my mom gave us pedialite and we ...
- My son has a very high metabolism and is very active. He gets dehydrated easily and it leads to bad, really bad migraines. It also has to do with the barametric pressu...
- My doctor reminds me every summer to make sure the kids drink plenty water. By the time you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. A friend volunteers with rebuild...
