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14 month old being sick. Shall I give him anything? Water? BM?

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spidermama · 02/04/2006 18:47

I'm nver sure about this. I want him to have fluids, but if he's just going to be sick again maybe he's better off with nothing for a bit.

He has been sick about 8 times today (just yellow bile now). Bizarrely he seems fine in all other respects. He had what appeared to be a very mild bout of chicken pox last week. All spots have scabbed over and almost gone already, but could the two be related?

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SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 18:51

Oooh, nasty :( Don't know if they're related but I suspect not.

I'd just offer water in very small quantities and see if it stays down. If he can't keep water down, I think I'd be a little worried.

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SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 18:52

bm is meant to be good though...

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spidermama · 02/04/2006 18:52

Oh God!!!!

It's perfect timing. I start work tomorrow at 5am and dh is looking after him.

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spidermama · 02/04/2006 18:53

Will try bm but was worried it might agitate the vomit action again. Sometimes medical advice is no food or drink for 12 hours isn't it?

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SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 18:54

Only a little worried whereas I don't worry at all about a vomitting child normally.

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SoupDragon · 02/04/2006 18:55

Yes (or even 24). I think water is considered OK. Children generally bounce back rasonab;y quickly from vomitting bugs.

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spidermama · 02/04/2006 18:57

Thanks soup.

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Chapsmum · 02/04/2006 19:17

hey spidy,
DO NOT STOP FLUIDS!!!
it is important that you keep him hydtated especially in light of his DM. 5-15 mls water every 10 mins.
Avoid dioralyte unless your gp has prescribed it.
Keep a very close eye on his bm.
rub sugar on his gums if it is on the low side but do not stop giving him fluids.

How is his BM??

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Chapsmum · 02/04/2006 19:17

wiat a minute, its not you 14 mo thats got DM is it???

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FrannyandZooey · 02/04/2006 19:39

Breastmilk is fine if he wants it. Best thing for him. Hope he improves quickly :(

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Chapsmum · 02/04/2006 19:44

aaahhhhhhhh!
Breast milk! silly me.
absolutely agree with F and Z breast milk is the most easily digested thing you can offer.
little and often and water in between!

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spidermama · 02/04/2006 21:11

Thanks. Looks like I'll have a few night time duties.

Chapsmum, mercifully it's another ds who has DM. I guess if he catches this bug the fun really starts.