Stomach bug

kdawson1315

Just looking for any help/suggestions---LO has had diarrhea for 3-4 days now. Low grade fever of 99.2 and eating/drinking fairly well. Yet the diarrhea hasn't let up and he is a pretty good 'pooper' and consistent in general. Pediatrician said they don't worry up until 2 weeks plus he still has plenty of intake but to try yogurt with cultures and keep hydrated. Just get worried about dehydration and all that comes with it. I think it is just a stomach bug as we haven't started any new foods. Past 3 days I have stayed with only the rice cereal as to hopefully help with his stomach plus he loves that stuff. Any suggestions or tips to help him get through this?? We did try a little pedia lite but didn't force the issue as he isn't a big fan.

 TIA

BabyBoyNYC

I feel like DS went through this 3 times already diarrhea with no other alarming symptoms and it felt like it lasted for ever. I sometimes just wonder if it is their digestive systems changing or something. You could try powdered probiotic like Uncle Udo's in the bottle once a day or try give him some oatmeal mixed with banana puree to help bind some of it. 

kmpage28

We just went through this with DD who had vomiting followed by ~1 week of diarrhea.  I would say that if your LO appetite is still OK to ride it out.  DD hated pedialtyte so they had us giving her some water (but she also had a real decrease in wet diapers).  It took a good week to start having her poops like like they did before.  DD really only wanted her bottle (would snub the rice cereal) so we stuck with what she wanted during this time.  GL!