Lactose-Free: Pedialyte
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After Pedialyte, 11 Month Won't Take formula...need Advice.
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on March 13, 2007
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My son is just now getting over a 5 day episode of the rotavirus...during which he wouldn't drink anything except pedialyte. Now, I am trying to switch him back to fo...
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- Have you tried pedisure? The same thing happened with my son and it did take him a couple of days with me offerring it to him, but he now loves it. Also, call your d...
- Try adding just a little bit of formula at a time.
- You could start by doing half of the clear pedialyte, and half formula. If he refuses that, then keep "pushing" the formula. As long as he is not vomiting anymore, he ...
Possible Lactose Intolerance?
Asked by A.B. from Eugene
on February 16, 2010
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I'm in desperate need of some advice about my 14 month old daughter. Two weeks ago my husband and I found her in her crib one night, sleeping in her own vomit. She h...
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- A., My son, now 4, had the same thing at about 14 months of age. Took him to the pedi and we took ALL dairy out of his diet and he was fine. We started him on soy and...
- I developed a lactose intolerance during my 3rd pregnancy , had no issues at any other time in my life and can eat dairy with no issues now. The symptoms can present t...
- yes, my son has this too. He is lactose "sensitive' which means he can eat diary products & partially digest them, but really shouldn't because his system doesn't like...
Soy Formula
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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Does anyone know any negative effects of switching my son to soy formula? The doctor recommended it but I was wondering if I should pursue other options. input? Als...
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- If the doctor recommended it, it's probably the best for your boy. I do have to warn you though. It smells HORRIBLE when it comes back out/up. My girl had gas to begin...
- Hey K.. Well I hope my other message did not post I was in mid sentence. But this is what happens when you have a nosey 3 year old. Anyway my little one would not ta...
- The only real side effect of soy is that it really smells. As far as switching it depends on why the doctor said that. If it was only because he only eats 2 oz or an...
My Daughter Won't Wean to a Bottle of Formula!
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on February 3, 2008
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Hi all! My daughter just turned one. About a month ago I began weaning her from breastfeeding (I need to be done!!) and she took right to a bottle or sippy cup with ...
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- you might try putting strawberry of chocolate powder in her milk. she'll probably get back to drinking milk pretty quickly, but if you're worried about fluid intake, ...
- Your daughter is very intelligent! At one, they don't need formula--you've done an excellent job breastfeeding her for the first year. Concentrate on giving her lots...
- Hi K., I feel your worry. When my (now one year and a couple weeks) daughter was 10 mos. old, she wouldn't take any formula either. She had been drinking at least 4 ...
4 Month Old Will Not Drink Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by J.M. from Reno
on April 11, 2008
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Recently my 4 month old son was sick and vomiting. He had to go to the hospital twice and they used an IV to hydrate him. Its been several days since then and he sti...
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- J., First I have to say I am not a Mom. I would love to be but it just hasn't worked out yet. I have however helped each and every friend I have with her children...
- I had the same experience with my son when he was about two months old. My doctor had told me that I was burping him too hard. He ended up so dehydrated and almost di...
- This is quite concerning. He may have something simple as reflux or something wrong with his gastroesophageal anatomy. Has the pediatrician taken an x-ray of your ba...
Stomach Flu Help!!!
Asked by D.C. from Detroit
on February 24, 2008
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My hosue has been passing around the dreaded stomach flu bug!! I have been having my 18 month old drinking pedialyte (sp?) He hasn't thrown up at all today, but still ...
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- Yes, comtinue to give Pedialyte for as long asyour child has diarhea. Give some after each bowel movement. I buy the popsicle variety pack. You can serve them froze...
- My grandson had the same. The vomiting stopped but the diarreah continued. I want to warn you that until the diarreah stops he can pass his bug to others. Landon came ...
- Our household just went through the same thing our pediatrician said 1/2 tsp of pepto bismol for my 8 month old and it worked the first day. Good luck and remeber lots...
Help with Baby That Spits Up>
Asked by G.M. from Bloomington
on September 23, 2006
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I have a 4 month old daughter who spits up a lot. I have tried going to lactose free formula and it doesnt work. I need any advice on how to help the spitting up. Than...
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- I had the same problem with mine and my pediatrician put her on Nutramigen (sp?) and thats did the trick. she was also coliky and that stuff worked wonders. Good luck!
- Our little girl is 7 months old and she spits up alot. She was recently diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD. She takes a medication everyday for it. Her other sympto...
- Was in the exact samSe boat with my 5 month old daughter. She is now on Similac Isomil Advance Soy formula. She also eats 4 ounces every 2 hours instead of before wh...
My 1 Year Old Has Had Diarrhea and Doesn't Want to Eat or Drink..
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on July 31, 2010
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Hello,
My 1 year old has had diarrhea for almost a week, she vomitted 3 times yesterday after I tried giving her formula because she wasn't taking milk. She turns dow...
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- I would take her to the ER or her doctor. Lethargy and dehydration are not good combination's. I wouldn't hesitate to take her to the ER. She probably needs an IV.
- Please call your pediatrician (they should have after hours coverage) and talk to them. You need to be sure she is getting enough fluids, and the pediatrician is the o...
- if your child is lethargic and wont take in fluids she need to go to the ER immediately
Please Help Its Ergent!!!
Asked by A.L. from New Orleans
on August 15, 2010
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my 5 week old baby boy was having bad stomach cramps and vomiting, so i brought him to the doctor on friday. well come to find out hes lactose intolerant, so i switche...
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- I had the same problem with my baby and tried putting a little Mylanta in her bottle at the PCP's suggestion. It did help but didn't take it totally away so he had to...
- Breast feed him. You are only 5 weeks out and your milk could come back, many women have done this. Your breastmilk is made for his stomach. Go to a local La leche ...
- Just a small suggestion...after talking w/ your pediatrician of course...try Soy Milk (formula). my so too was lactose intolerant and threw up after almost EVERY meal....
Help for 1 Year Old with Diarrhea
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on December 28, 2008
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Ok, so my 1 year old daughter has been having EXPLOSIVE diarrhea since Christmas Eve, it's everywhere. Any suggestions would help, have already called dr. and they jus...
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- BRAT diet- bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. foods that are binding- pasta, potatoes etc.. avoid foods cause lose stool- anything with a P- peaches, pears, prunes ...
- BRAT diet a really good probiotic from Whole Foods or Fruitful Yield a homeopathic from Fruitful yield - ask them when you're in the store, they are very helpful.
- I agree with other posters--BRAT diet, try to get fluids in her but juice will make it worse. When my daughter was 18 mths she ended up in the hospital for 2 days b/c...
