Self Feeding: Pedialyte
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Pedialyte
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on April 23, 2009
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Does pedialyte fill a baby up like formula does? My baby has a stomach bug and I was told by his pediatrician to give him pedialyte for 24 hours and then formula after...
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- Yes, but like water it doesn't stay with them as long and they drink more often.
- I'm not sure about formula feeding. When my son got a stomach virus, we were told nothing but breastmilk on demand AND pedialyte, not instead of. We just weren't sup...
- They make pedialyte popsicles (not sure if your son is old enough yet) and they make dissolving strips (like listerine mouth strips) too. Maybe you could do those and...
Is Pedialyte Ok for 3 Month Old?
Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Ok, I may be jumping the gun here, but I'll ask just in case. I'm just getting over the flu (blech) and now I'm paranoid that my 3 month old is going to get...
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- If you are breastfeeding then pedialyte isn't necessary. Breast milk has all she needs...she may not even get sick sick since she is getting all the antibodies you hav...
- Since you are breastfeeding, your little one should be okay. If she does get sick, it will not be very bad or last very long. When you breastfeed, your body gives he...
- I don't think that it is O.K. Babies aren't even supposed to have water before they are six months old because it can throw off their electrolytes. If she gets the f...
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...
What to Feed 9 Month Baby with Diarrea and Occasional Vomits
Asked by A.G. from San Antonio
on April 9, 2006
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My grandson has diarrhea for the past two days. What do you suggest that I feed him besides formula, pedyalite, juice and water. He had an ear and throat infection and...
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- I am a nurse and will advise on what I know. It is possible that your baby is having diarrhea due to the antibiotic. That is a common side effect of antibiotics. It...
- The best thing to do for a baby with those symptoms is to call his/her pediatrician for advice. If you wait longer you may be putting the baby at risk for dehydration...
- I was told to give them white rice, toasts or breads...
What to Feed a Child with Diarrhea?
Asked by C.T. from Milwaukee
on December 21, 2008
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My 20 month old had the stomach flu on Thursday and Friday, was still lethargic on Saturday, and fine today, but she had diarrhea this afternoon and still isn't eating...
7M Old Feeding Around the Clock - Breastmilk Supply Low?
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on December 17, 2009
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My 7 month old breastfed boy has been getting up now 2-3 x a night and eats like a champ. So I assume he is hungry and feed him rather than crying it out, ect. He is...
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- You needn't be concerned that his eating around the clock is going to cause your supply to drop. Quite the opposite, in fact!! Milk supply is all about supply & demand...
- Hi TB, I was going to respond with a few 'key points' but I skimmed the replys below and see that Gretchen already said it all!!! She is so right--pumping is not a...
- I am not a fan of the cry-it-out method for any reason. When my youngest (now 1 1/2) was four months old he started waking up several times at night genuinely hungry. ...
Feeding a Child with Stomach Flu
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on May 13, 2008
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This is the second time my younger son has caught a nasty virus in the past year, and I think it's the stomach flu. He had a fever, threw up a few times and now has s...
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- Hi A., My 1 year old just got over the stomach flu. Pedialyte works and if he won't drink it give him pediapops (Pedialyte that is in Popsicle form). My husband and...
- Whenever anyone is sick it's important that they get adaquate nutrition. And whil clear foods are easy on the system they don't do a lot of good if your son isn't eat...
- Hi A., We had an icky virus too this year. In feeding my kids during these times, I think about how I feel when I'm sick. I tend to eat what I feel like eating, becau...
What Do I Feed My 13 Month Old After Throwing up in the Middle of the Night?
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on August 26, 2007
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We went to get my daughter this morning and she had throw up all over her and her bed. I feel horrible for her! After a bath, a little milk, and a bite of banana, sh...
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- I have always done the BRAT diet, but you need to be sure that you are giving her a lot of water and/or pedialyte. I have found that the pedialyte popsicles are the e...
- My pediatrician told me that pedialyte is a waste of money, and most juice brands are all sugar anways, so I give water or orange juice. As well as the Brat diet.
- BRAT diet is good but also try and make sure she gets extra fluids and not too quickly or she'll through up again. Start with ice cubes. Popsicles are good too.
Need Advice 1Yr Old Does Not like Milk. Want Him to Stop Brest Feeding.
Asked by S.B. from Salt Lake City
on May 27, 2009
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My son just turned one and I want to stop the breast feeding. The only problem is he does not like milk. I have tried heating it up and mixing it with juice. He will j...
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- Babies are funny that way! He knows what you are trying to do. Try to get someone else to introduce milk to him. I have got to say that persistence is the key. My ...
- I wouldn't mix juice in with the milk (or chocolate like some moms suggested!). Persistence is key. Keep offering it. If you can pump a bit, try mixing the milks...
- I would suggest that you just give him water if he isn't breastfeeding and is over 1. Juice is not good for him at all as it is really just sugar. You need the whole f...
14 Months Will Stomach Flu - What to Feed Him
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on March 2, 2007
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My 14 month just came down with the nasty stomach flu. He isn't keeping anything down. I've given him pedialyte, water, crackers, & toast. I was just wondering if ther...
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- I hope by now your child is over the flu, but just some advice if not, or for the future. My son had a horrible stomach flu about 2 months ago. We made the mistake o...
- Hey G., I am so sorry about your baby having the flu. Try to give him some popsicles to keep him hydrated. The flu shouldn't last more than 2 or 3 days. If he ...
- You should give a tablespoon of almost-flat 7Up or Sprite every hour (at room temperature) After the first hour increase it to 2 TBSP, for another hour. And so on...ti...
