https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 02:42:16 +0000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:14:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37890 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1269391&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1269391 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 37890
Posted: 17 February 2011 at 9:14pm

Luckily she's right back to drinking again, PHEW - a mix of something nasty with all the high fevers, followed by first tooth breaking through meant a LOT of non drinking days.

We ended up being the most successful with frequent tiny bottles (20mls/ lol) and syringing in pedialyte - about 5-10mls an hour if we were lucky.

Although i would so recommend NOT getting the bubblegum flavour, why is it doctors always give that one in the thoughts it will taste good. Plain tasting is so much more normal to our wee ones! LOL]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:14:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1269391&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1269391 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1267994&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1267994 Author: MummaHuhu
Subject: 37890
Posted: 16 February 2011 at 11:54am

I've had the same problem before, it's so stressful when you think they might get dehydrated! I called Plunketline and they suggested (if she's old enough) trying jelly (cos it's got a high water content), iceblocks/ice cubes, the syrine thing, a spoon, sippy cup, drink bottle, a cup/glass, through a straw... For me I found a frozen wet flannel half was the one that did the trick.

Sounds like you've already tried some of these so I hope you find something that works soon!]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:54:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1267994&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1267994 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260368&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260368 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 3:08pm

Would a pump bottle type bottle work? She might have some cause of the novelty value.]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:08:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260368&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260368 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260323&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260323 Author: maya22
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 1:27pm

go for water first, see if that stays down, then try formula an hour or two later.

The formula is harder to digest, she may just need water to calm the tummy first. ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:27:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260323&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260323 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260314&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260314 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 1:09pm

Cool, thanks will try it as soon as she wakes up again

Would you put just water in there, or actually formula (to hopefully gain some energy as well as fluid?)]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:09:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260314&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260314 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260284&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260284 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 12:08pm

have you tried an ice block or some watered down juice?

Otherwise I agree with the syringe, when our oldest had rotovirus we had to do that.]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260284&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260284 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260281&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260281 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 12:01pm

Give her a play in a bath of clean water, with a small cup and a cloth to suck on? Hope she comes right soon]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:01:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260281&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260281 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260274&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260274 Author: maya22
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 11:41am

syringe and 10 ml a time, every 10 min.... ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:41:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260274&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260274 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260273&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260273 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 37890
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 11:40am

So just wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks for getting fluid in a 9 month old. She's bottle fed - but refused all bar 1 bottle since lunchtime yesterday. She normally drinks water well from a sippy cup with straw, but as soon as its in her mouth she spits it out.
Tried icecubes in the mesh feeder, she'll suck for about 20 seconds then throw it. Even tried a wet cloth to suck on.

Its so hot and muggy in auckland, and she's been battling high temps since thursday night. We had about an hour of vomitting last night, but nothing since. Other than the temps, and refusal to drink/eat - she seems happy enough, other than tired. Just want some fluids in her!!!]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:40:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37890&PID=1260273&title=sick-kids-tricks-for-getting-fluids-in#1260273