Staying Hydrated
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Getting Fluids Down
Asked by T.M. from Portland
on March 27, 2008
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Hi mamas,
My neice is 10 months and has caught the rotavirus. She was hospitalized for a few days but came home today. She won't take any fluids. My sister is despera...
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- have you tried popsicles, pedialyte makes popsicles for kids that are basically like gatorade for kids. they are fun for kids to eat and replenish their electrolytes. ...
- We are going through this with my daughter and godson. One is still hospitalized and the other had a trip to the ER. We giver her a 1 to 1 solution of gatorade and wat...
- try popcycles. make your own from juice you know the baby likes.make or buy small ones so baby can handle them. this is a great treat when they are well too.
Diarrhea
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 11, 2008
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I have an 11 month old who had the stomach flu starting a week ago. The vomiting stopped about 5 days ago but he still has diarrhea. I have called the doc and they are...
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- we have had some "loose bowel" situations with my 14 month old. It seems to have gotten better when we have fed him firming foods like bananas and rice. Fruits and veg...
- Take hime to another doctor. Kids can get dehyderated so easy. And sometimes you can't get them to drink when they don't feel good. A kid should'nt have to have diarea...
- Dear S., I agree with Natalie! Also - have you heard of how they teach folks in third world countries to combat diarrhea? They get a quart of water, a fistful of sug...
Diarrhea
Asked by L.J. from Austin
on November 19, 2008
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My son has had diarrhea for about a week now and it's causing a rash, I have stopped giving him juice hoping it would subside but it hasn't any ideas on home remedies...
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- I agree with the BRAT diet...Make sure you are using applesauce and not straight apples or juice. One doctor even said to use Carrots(I am thinking baby food type, not...
- I agree, you may want to call your dr and have him checked out. Also you should try the BRAT diet 1. bananas 2. rice 3. apples (not applejuice!) 4. toast
- Hi L., I just went through the same thing with my son a week ago. I did the BRAT diet and gave him lots of bananas, rice, apples or applesauce and toast. He also ...
Diarrhea
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on January 24, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Like many my son has been aflicted with the wonderful cold virus :{
No fever now and congestion/cough have improved about 75%. The problem is that the di...
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- If he was on a antiboitic that could be it I would say if it last longer then 10 days call the doctor
- i recommend trying homeopathic Arsenicum Album in a 6C (or a 12C or 30C if they don't have the lower number (potency)). It's available at fruitful yield next to Kohls...
- We are just getting over this and my dr. had me remove any dairy from my daughter. She still drinks alot of milk so I was told to give her soy milk. within a day the...
Diarrhea
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on September 23, 2006
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Hi Moms,
I was wondering what you did when your little ones have diarrhea. My 16 month old has diarrhea and has ahd it for a couple of days. I don't really know w...
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- T.. My son had diarrhea once and he wouldn't take fluids very well which was frustrating. However, the doctor recomended giving small amounts more often. We got ou...
- My son has a dairy intolerance, so he gets HORRIBLE diaper rash if he drinks milk. When it was so bad it began blistering, our ped gave him Silvadene creme, which is u...
- My daughter suffered her entire first year with chronic diarrhea. The cause was never known, it just made her poor tiny bottom red and blistering. The best ointment ...
Diarrhea?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 16, 2008
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I'm a new mom & have no idea what baby diarrhea looks like so I'd like to ask your help. My three month old is on Good Start formula & his bowel movements are always ...
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- Both my sons had a diapers like you're describing as babies. It was very normal! Is it watery or just a looser consistency than you're used to? Diarrhea will be so liq...
- I think I was told with my first that diahrea was 4-6 mostly watery poops. You have probably gotten it checked by now, but my experience has been most baby poo is loos...
- Yep, it sounds like it. what you want to do is keep him hydrated. Give him pedialyte a few sips of nursery water. But just keep him hydrated. He needs it. Make an appt...
Diarrhea
Asked by M.H. from Tulsa
on November 13, 2006
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OK, I have a question...plus need to vent. My 16 month old son has had VERY bad diarrhea for 7 days now. Started out with vomit, no fever and then watery green runs ...
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- My 2 yr old going thru almost the exact same things as yours now. My doc told me to use cornstarch on his rash. I thought it was weird but i started on him every diape...
- Best Diaper Rash treatment: 1:1:1 ratio of desitin, aquapor, eucerin cream. Mix it up good and keep it in a container....works amazing! (recommended by doctors at t...
- Skip the yogurt and add crackers, pretzels and chips with out flavors on them. No dairy products at this time because they are too hard to digest and can make things ...
Diarrhea
Asked by B.F. from Sioux Falls
on March 29, 2008
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I have a 13 month little girl who is on her third day with diarrhea. She is averaging 5-7 a day, so is not considered severe. She has some new teeth coming in, but t...
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- I would make sure that she is getting plenty of fluids and eating mild foods (potatoes, rice, bananas)and no dairy. My son just finished a round of that, it only last...
- Call your MD office and ask them what they'd like you to do. Too many people don't know that your MD office has an answering service 24/7. The people who answer can d...
- My daughter had it too with teething. Our Dr. says whenever she has diarrhea to go for the BRATS diet - Banana/Rice/Apples/Toast - works great and it's easy food to h...
Diarrhea
Asked by M.F. from New York
on February 8, 2007
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My 10 month old had a severe case of diarrhea two weeks ago. After several doctor visits, phone calls, ointments, pepto, rice, bananas....we thought we were on the ro...
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- i am having a similar problem with my two boys but it has been well over three weeks. otherwise they feel fine. what the heck is going on out there lol. please help...
- Is your son on Formula? Is so Similac has a formula called Isomil DF. Its for diarrhea. Its very hard to find. We found it at RiteAid, but this was about 2 years a...
- M., It is possible that teething is causing the diarrhea. Babies drool a lot when they are teething, and they swallow a bunch of it. This leaves loose stools. So,...
Diarrhea
Asked by M.H. from Lincoln
on December 15, 2007
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So this may be a little TMI, but I just need some advice. My daughter has had MAJOR diarrhea since Tuesday (so for about 4 days) to the point where in almost every dia...
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- if it is c. difficile make sure you clean everything really well as it is VERY contagious. I'd continue with pedalyte until her diarrhea is done. I dont know how much ...
- Have you noticed excessive drooling or a Ella chewy her fingers or toys. Generally, this is a sign of teething, the excess silva due teething can cause the diarrhea. ...
- Sounds like it may be C. difficile, so you may want to collect a sample and bring it in for testing. She may need to be on an antibiotic to clear things up. Good luck.
