Can you replace a bottle with Pedialyte?

sohappy14 · December 2011

My LO get a lot of mucous with formula... can I replace it with Pedialyte at night? I was told I am able to use Pedialyte by my dr incase of issues with antibiotic, but I didnt know if it was filling enough...

LeahRW · December 2011

I wouldn't. Pedialyte isn't meant to be nutritious and nourishing - it's just to replace electrolytes and fluids if the baby is dehydrated. If you replace the formula with pedialyte your LO won't be getting enough calories or nutrients.

holly321 · December 2011

I usually put DD to sleep with a bottle of water. It helps with mucus, and that way I don't have to try and clean her teeth once she is asleep.

tokenhoser · December 2011

You could move to water overnight, but you need to make up to formula oz in the daytime.

snoopy5512 · December 2011

I only do this if baby is vomiting.

ladycee · December 2011

Pedialyte should only be used in instances such as baby is vomiting or has diarrhea. It isn't meant to replace formula. You can give water at night time like pp mentioned, as long as you make sure your LO gets that extra formula during the day.

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