OMG, stomach bug, any survival tips?

mel72 · January 2011

This is the first time David has had anything like this, throwing up + diarrhea at the same time. The baby threw up for a few hours and has been fine except for a little diarrhea. Any tips for keeping David hydrated? Milk makes him vomit obviously and he hates pedialyte. We did popsicles and water today but any home remedies to make this go by quicker?? Holy puke, poop and laundry!!!

TheSkimmy · January 2011

Augh hugs!!! This flu bug scares me!!

Have him drink anything you can get him to. My doc said part water part Sprite was ok in a situation like that.

Applesauce too

mel72 · January 2011

Interesting about the sprite, thanks! Applesauce was a no-go, he learned a new phrase yesterday "no want it!"

SeaSoul · January 2011

If anyone can get out to the store, I recommend coconut water - it's a natural source of electrolytes and Cal liked it better than Pedialyte when he was sick last year. I hope David feels better soon!

mel72 · January 2011

Thanks! Anything is worth trying. Off to do more laundry..........

LisaMarisa · January 2011

Dont give him anything until he stops throwing up. Then start really slow - maybe some ice chips (my son is obsessed with ice right now), pedialyte pops or any clear liquid that he is willing to get down. Dont rush it and dont try to push it if he doesnt want it. When he's thirsty, he'll take it. And his belly is going to need time to recover.

I hope everyone feels better soon!

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