Hello there. I'm new to this board so I'll do a quick intro before my question. I'm 25, a 2nd time mom and have been married 7 years come this August to my hubby. Together we have a wonderful DS who's 3. We're currently expecting our daughter in early November and I'm currently a stay at home mom. We recently moved from Oregon to northeast Washington too! Nice to meet you all!
I apologize in advance if this questions been asked recently, I skimmed through 3 pages of posts on my phone to see.
My son caught this bug Wednesday and has had diarrhea since Thursday morning. He doesn't have a fever or vomiting but every time he goes no.2 its explosive and runny. I've tried pedialyte but can't disguise it enough for him to drink it, he eats some foods but his appetite is severely smaller and he's drinking a lot of water. I've kept diaper creams and powders on him as well as keeping his rash clean and dry.
Do you ladies have any other suggestions that may help? I called the Dr and without a fever or vomiting they won't see him or do anything for him.
Re: Day 5 of diarrhea
BRAT for sure, clear fluids and cut out all dairy. I was told by my pedi that diarrhea can hang on for a long time in small children and that its really more of a laundry problem than anything else. Change him as quickly as you can and keep the rash covered.
As long as he is not showing sign of dehydration it should just run its course. If he starts look dehydrated take him to ER don't not let the docs say they won't see him.
hope he feels better soon