evan is sick :(

lauroura

He has had a little bit of diarrhea since Sunday. The doctor just told me that if it lasts more than a week we need to bring him in.

 Anything else I need to be doing? He is fine otherwise.

 thanks!

BritanyV

I always give Mason probiotics when he has any type of tummy issues.  You can get a powder form at most natural health/vitamin stores, get the one you store in the fridge, those in the fridge are supposed to be better.    If you can't find something like that, you can usually find a capsule form at any drug store (it doesn't have to be a "kid" one) and empty a capsule into a drink. 

Good luck!  I hope he gets better quickly!

lilygirl

We've given Georgia Pedialyte when she's sick just so she has nutrients still. Our pedi always stresses that dehydration is the biggest concern.

ayersfam20

Pedialyte or diluted gatorade and the brat diet.  Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

Hope he feels better soon!

melrrr

we're drinkings "banana juice" around here (plain pedialyte mixed with frozen banana and blended). 

JamicanBride

BritanyV:

I always give Mason probiotics when he has any type of tummy issues.  You can get a powder form at most natural health/vitamin stores, get the one you store in the fridge, those in the fridge are supposed to be better.    If you can't find something like that, you can usually find a capsule form at any drug store (it doesn't have to be a "kid" one) and empty a capsule into a drink. 

Good luck!  I hope he gets better quickly!

If you don't have any on hand, yogurt has some probiotics benefits. 

SigmundsGirl

melrrr:

we're drinkings "banana juice" around here (plain pedialyte mixed with frozen banana and blended). 

Oh, what a good idea!

And make sure he goesn't get too much juice. Too much sugar from things like apple juice can pull extra fluid into the intestines and cause loose stool. When our Evan is constipated our doctor has us give him apple juice.

Hope your little guy feels better soon!

lauroura

thanks guys! we have cut out all the juice and started the probiotics. apparently several kids have it at the day care, so I guess it is a virus or something.

i hope it clears up soon!

melrrr

so: re the banana juice, we've had to stop as the nurse told her to do a clear liquid diet, and start BRAT after that. 

lauroura

if it is a virus, how long can I expect to last? i know eveyr kid is different but just an idea?