Pedialyte: Myself
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Pedialyte and Hives
Asked by E.C. from Salt Lake City
on November 6, 2008
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My almost 3 yr old had some Pedialyte a few days ago (first and only time she's had it). Then two days later she got hives. Has anyone else experienced this? I went ...
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- Hives can come when the body is fighting a virus, they usually come and go when the body is fighting a virus. My little one just appeared with them one day all over h...
- I have never heard of Pedialyte causing hives. It is basically water with elecrolytes in it. So it said on the website hives is a common reaction? I would check w...
- It may be from the virus that she's getting over. This happened to my daughter last spring. It basically happens when theri bodies have an allergic reaction to the vir...
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.
Things to Hydrate a 12 Month Old Other than Pedialyte
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on November 7, 2010
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Ok so my son HATES!!!!! HATES!! HATES!! pedialyte and he's had some stomach issues and bum issues for a while, but this past week he's had HORRIBLE diarrhea (he's on m...
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- Just like another poster said do NOT mix anything but water with formula. Also my boys won't drink pedialyte, but they will drink gatorade. We like the gatorade rain b...
- Mine went through tummy issues and could only drink water and pedialyte, then she refused both. Strangely, she will eat a pedialyte pop from the freezer. I guss she do...
- Try coconut water, sells in Walmart or Publix
18 Mos. Old LOVES Pedialyte--too Much??
Asked by L.M. from Reno
on November 20, 2009
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Hi, moms!
A couple weeks ago my 18 mos. old son got a stomach virus, which caused diarhea and vomiting. He was sick for a week and so we got him some pedialyte to ...
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- Hi, Shaklee has a sports drink called Performance that is for electrolyte replacement and it is a much better alternative to Gatorade and Pedialyte. You don't have ...
- L.- I'd first ask your doctor. It's expensive but if he/she thinks it's okay, then I wouldn't worry about it. If the doc wants him off of it, I would try several th...
- Juice is often acidic and it could cause irritation to his stomach, which may still be sensitive from the virus. Pedialyte has lots of sodium = salt and lots of dextr...
2 Yr Old Won't Drink Pedialyte
Asked by A.D. from Chicago
on November 2, 2009
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Hello,
My 2 year old daughter has a slight cold, little fever, so far no vomiting.( Thank god!)
But will not drink pedialyte....any flavor! Nor will she drink the Wa...
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- It looks like you got some great advice on hydration ideas, I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great by keeping an eye out for dehydration. Unlike some read...
- My daughter was the same way... so my mom taught be a little trick that she used to use with us when we were kids. She told me to mix a little bit of sugar free jello...
- I found that a lot of those drinks contain artificial colors and sweeteners, something that is not good for them anyway. I give my daughter Performance by Shaklee, a ...
Is It Okay to Give a 4 Month Old Baby Pedia-lyte
Asked by I.M. from Las Vegas
on December 3, 2008
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Does anyone know if it is okay to give a 4 month old baby pedia-lyte? Since yesterday my baby is gotten this crazy cough and after she is done coughing she throws-up. ...
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- Yes, absolutely! Give her about 1-2 oz. at first, and then 2-3 oz. when she has stopped throwing up for about 3-4 hours. You can gradually reintroduce the milk once ...
- Stick with breast feefing or formula.
- be very careful with pedialyte. I don't think you're supposed to give it to an infant so young, but, ask your doctor first. When I gave my two-year-old daughter pedi...
Behavior and Nutrition
Asked by A.B. from Las Vegas
on January 31, 2010
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So my 12 month old son has decided that he is no longer going to eat or drink his bottles. He has never taken to juice and all he will drink at all right now is water ...
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- Assuming he doesn't have allergies, two words: chocolate milk. My son was breastfed but didn't want to switch over to cow's milk. We bought Nesquik and used half the...
- Food for Children… one of my FAV topics! Kids go through phases with their food, as the parent it is IMPERATIVE that you get proper nutrition into them. I know th...
- My 11 month old has been doing this, or intending to do this, for several weeks now. I have not been able to come up with any reason other than likely teething pain. M...
Diahrrea
Asked by G.L. from Los Angeles
on May 7, 2008
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How long does diahrrea typically last in babies that are one year old and what is the best form of treatment besides Pedialyte and BRAT diet? Thank you.
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- Anything past 3 days, see a doctor about. I'm a mom of 4 from age 11-age 2. Fever or not, seek medical attention if after the 3rd day it persists.good luck!!
- Take your child to the Doctor. Don't "guess" about how to cure her/him, or how come he/she is having diarrhea. He/she could have a virus, roto virus, or another a...
- Does she have a fever? Has she eaten something different? Is it watery and explosive or just softer than normal? How many times a day is she pooping? How long has ...
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...
Popsicles??
Asked by A.C. from Pittsburgh
on August 17, 2007
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Ahh, my baby is sick for the first time and mommy's not taking it so well... I've been reading different things about how to keep her hydrated, and I read that there ...
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- Pedialyte makes sticks that you freeze. Personally, my children and I prefer Liquidlytes by Gerber. You can usually find them at CVS or Walgreens.
- Hi A., Pedialyte has ice pops. Since she is so young I would mash them up in a cup and give her a little at a time. (Brain Freeze) If you feel she can suck on a full ...
- Hi A.. Just wanted to let you know I am a consultant with Arbonne and we have awesome vitamins for kids that are all natural which comes in a packet, great for on the...
