sick toddler
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Topic: sick toddler
Posted By: k&jsmum
Subject: sick toddler
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 1:42pm
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hi guys jaidyn is sick today - he vomitted lastnight but hasnt done so today however he has a high temp and has just hung out on the couch all day. Have tried to give him some food. He had a couple bits of toast at brekkie and a couple of bites of a cracker at lunch. Also he drinking heaps - water with a dash of juice seems to be his preference.
Does anyone have any ideas on light foods which he might atempt to try. Just want him to have something in his tummy should he get the vomitting thing again. ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 1:51pm
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When Kiya was a similar age and had a vomiting bug, my GP recommended giving her Powerade with a pinch of salt added. He said it would replace the electrolites that the body needs. He said the light green Lemon/Lime one is best, as it has the least added colour. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 2:14pm
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Toast and crackers are good. If you can get him to drink plain water it might be a bit better than with added juice as the juice is quite acidic and can sometimes upset the tummy when it's a bit irritable. But if not, stick with the diluted juice coz andy fluids are better than none.
When Maya had gastro we fed her up on lemonade iceblocks to help keep her hydrated, and help cool her down. Otherwise, if he is feeling a little bit better you could try the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, apples and toast. That's supposed to be the best way to ease back into eating after you've been vomiting. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 2:35pm
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i tried the plain water but he just told me no. it only about a dessert spoon of juice in 150ml of water so really its just colouring the water lol. have managed to get 2 crackers and 1/4 of a banana into him yay ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 2:52pm
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I hope he gets better quickly - and that his brother doesn't catch it! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 3:44pm
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thanks. im hoping keegs doesnt get it too. he had a huge nap 3 1/2 hrs so was wondering if he was under the weather but he woke up happy as and no temp so fingers crossed ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 8:19pm
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hey another thing i have always sworn by is jelly, ymmuy for them, easy to make and gives a fair amount of energy
hope he's feeling better soon ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 23 November 2005 at 8:36pm
i didnt even think of jelly - will try tomorrow. poor tike didnt even hardly move from the couch today and thats not like him and he went to bed really early. so hopefully a good sleep will help to thanks for the ideas everyone ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 1:11pm
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My girls have both had a horrible gastro bug that lasted 1 week. Alyssa had to spend a night in hospital with it. It was so not fun. If his drinking etc seems to ease off take him to the doc and maybe try getting a perscription for paedialite. has all the electrolites etc in it that they need. Hope hes feeling better soon. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 1:19pm
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hey thanks guys - hes heaps better now no more vomitting but he dose have a mild dose of the runs (tried to sp dia? but couldnt lol) haev abit of an unsettled night last night due to hig temp so he ended up in bed with me and sleep quite well. still abit under the weather but at least hes eating abit more now. and we have jelly with peaches in the fridge hes so loving that - actually so is keegs lol ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 24 November 2005 at 1:22pm
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Mum always used to give us stewed apples when we were eating after being sick.
How your boy gets better soon! |