what to feed a child with the flu
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What Do I Feed My 13 Month Old After Throwing up in the Middle of the Night?
My 2 y/o had the barfing flu last night too... We "brat"ed it all day today. ... Next question: What to Feed a Child with Diarrhea? ...
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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.
Flu Symptoms/questions
Milk WILL make a child throw up if they have a stomach flu. Helpful? ... Feed her no-acid soft foods so she doesn't get a rash from the diareah. ...
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- ummm. it sounds like your baby has a tummy bug. what kind of doctor would recommend pepto bismal to a child?? i would get a new doctor. firstly, if your child is throw...
- Have you considered food/milk allergies? I would take her to an allergist. Also, a side note....I was told to not give children pepto bismal for the same reasons you d...
- If she's on cow's milk, she could be allergic to it. My grandson had projectile vomiting, and his doctor just kept changing him to a different cow's milk formula. Wh...
Should I give my child milk or milk substitute if he has stomach flu
My daughter at 18 months had the stomach flu and everytime I gave her milk .... 4 Year Old with Flu like Symptoms · 15 · What to Feed a Child with Diarrhea? ...
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- If he's not throwing up the pedialyte or toast I think you should try giving him a little milk and see how he reacts to it.
- another good substitute is almond milk, my 3 year old loves it, it is a little sweeter than soy and rice but does not have alot of sugar.
- as far as milk substitues go- they are not all made equally! rice and nut milks have hardly any nutrients. soy milk is nutritious, but you need to be careful with boys...
Could It Be the Flu
... about it was my GRandma trying to feed me toast with milk poured over it. ... It is not the Flu but a massive sinus infection and the starts of an upper .... What ever it is, you need to take your child to the doctor and find out. ...
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- Hi K., Sinus infections are the pits! I hope Ashlyn feels better soon.
- K., I absolutely could be the flu. I am a school nurse (13 yrs.) and I have seen multiple cases of the flu this year even in people who have had the flu shot. Each ye...
- That very well sounds like the flu. Now today is Tues., and if her fever does not seem to be letting up by now, take her to the doctor (if you havent already).
My Son Is Dehydrated from the Flu
One thing I would suggest is try to feed him at least 1 ounce of liquids an hour , I would try to do maybe half ..... Stomach Flu - Child Won't Eat! ...
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- We ended up in the hospital with my son for this same thing, but it did happen much quicker. If he is not taking any liquids in, I would call the doctor. It was very...
- I would take him to urgent care ASAP - good luck :)
- Try the Gerber electrolyte, my kids' ped recommends this over pedialyte. Juice will only give more diarrhea. Milk isn't a good thing to give for the flu, it's really ...
Flu
Feed him things that will firm up his stool - bananas, rice, toast, crackers, etc. ... When my child had the flu, the doc said go with what he wants. ...
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- I'd say with the swine flu going around(even tho, its probably NOT that), you should ABSOULTLY take him in. You never know who / what he might have came in contact wi...
- I agree with the other mommy suggestions for the most part. I would take him in, especially due to swine flu. More than likely he is fine but you can never be too safe...
- When in doubt always take your child in to be save. The flu does not normally last 4 days. Take him in right away.
14 Month Old with Flu B
Unfortuanately the flu does that. Tamiflu does not cure the symptoms but it does stop the virus from reproducing so that your child won't get any worse that ...
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- All 3 of my kids have been suffering from the flu this week. Needless to say I am at my wit's end! 24 hours after the onset of their symptoms I learned they were ex...
- Hello, as long as he got the Tamaflu w/in 24-48 hour of his 1st symptoms he should be getting better within 4 days.The best luvin you can give is to treat the symptom...
- Well the Flu stinks and it is always scary when they are sooo young. Piggy back the Meds and watch the temp. Over 104, it's time for a bath to get it down. Don't be a...
Help! Any Advice on Stomach Flu
Read all 22 responses: "Hi Ya'll, My 2 1/2 year old has the stomach flu - vomiting & diarea. ... stay clear as much as possible. don't sleep with the child, ...
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- I enjoyed everyone's tips on preventing themselves from getting it. Eventhough I am about as clean and sanitary as possible when my kids are sick, it never fails...I ...
- Any time my older one gets sick with the Flu I Literally carry a bottle of Lysol (spray) around with me. Since I have done that no one else got the flu. Make sure yo...
- T., We offer a homeopathic product with zero side effect, only health benefits. It is called AllFlu. It will shorten the flu time and act as a preventative to those...
14 Month Old with Diarrhea
Read all 8 responses: "My daughter came down with the stomach flu just a little over a week ago and has had diarrhea ... What to Feed a Child with Diarrhea? ...
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- I HAVE THIS PROBLEM!!!!! We have gotten it under control by feeding him plain or vanilla yogurt, applesauce, apples, bananas, rice, crackers, steamed potatos with...
- MJ, My family has discovered that too much Apple Juice thins us out, and cheese firms us up. That might work for you. Hope this helps, M.
- My 4 year old had about 9 days of vomiting and diahhrea. Not constantly though. At any rate, my doctor told me to cut dairy completely until it was over (I'm not sur...
2 Year Old Sick with the Flu
My child is on a medication to treat the affects of the flue but he also just .... Boil a chicken with lots of vegetables and feed him the strained broth. ...
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- My pediatrician told me that 105 temp is when you need to get them to the ER. That answer scared the heck out of me. I keep an ample supply of popcicles on hand in th...
- I don't think I know enough details to give an accurate opinion, but I have a couple of thoughts and questions. 1. how long has she had the fever, if it's just a fe...
- See if you can find the homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum. It is usually at natural food stores, but it can also be found at Fred Meyer and maybe other places now, to...
