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XP: BRAT Diet? Variations or ideas?

aegrimmaegrimm member
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I posted this on the 24+ board, too...but maybe some of you ladies with older kids will have more advice? Smile 

So the BRAT (or BART) diet = Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

DS (assuming he stays vomit free for another hour) is going to be on it for 24-48 hours. Is there anything else bland I can add to it to give him some variety? Or is that basically it? Also, any ideas on how to combine the foods to make it tastier? I remember my mom putting applesauce on toast (like jelly) so it wasn't so dry, but I'm at a loss for anything else.

I also need to pack three snacks and a lunch for daycare tomorrow for him, so I need some ideas for that. This working mom stuff is so hard. Sad It's easier when he's happy and healthy. I feel guilty leaving him when he doesn't feel well.  Sad

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Re: XP: BRAT Diet? Variations or ideas?

  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member
    My ped told me the brat diet is bunk.
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  • aegrimmaegrimm member
    My pedi is the one that put him on it.
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  • ZenyaZenya member

    imageJOEBunny:
    My ped told me the brat diet is bunk.

    I think it's crap, too.  Just give him what he wants.  His body will tell him what he needs!  I know when I'm sick I always crave salty things, for example.

    Even the Wiki says so.  (Tongue in cheek - b/c I know wikipedia is not exactly a medical bible)

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRAT_diet

    "The American Academy of Pediatrics states that most children should continue a normal, age appropriate diet. The foods from the BRAT diet may be added, but should not replace normal, tolerated foods."

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