To get shop bought soup for vomitting bug instead of making homemade.

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Blibbleflibble · 06/04/2025 12:45

Sorry shamelessly putting in AIBU for traffic, 4 year old DC has a vomiting bug which started at 4am and I have a very delicate stomach, they've only had water so far.

Really need mumsnet recommendations of some shop bought soup (or anything) preferably thin no chunks. Thinking chicken broth? Sending DH out. (Or if I'm being unreasonable and should make homemade.. 🤭)

We have Lidl, Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's nearby. Xx

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GrumpyNeighbourAgain · 06/04/2025 12:53

Heinz cream of tomato (With a little milk in it) and cream of chicken are perfect for this imo. No need for homemade. I hope that he/she feels better soon.

blubberyboo · 06/04/2025 12:51

Tinned cream of chicken broth or tomato is fine. Don't know why you'd think you have to stand making homemade when you're sick! It's food.

But if the vomiting only started at 4am they possibly don't need any food yet. The stomach needs to empty. Often the BRAT diet is best then to start with after about 12 hours or more. Or just plain old tea and toast

MojoMoon · 06/04/2025 12:50

Surely it depends on what your four year old is mostly likely to eat?

Likewise Heinz cream of tomato soup was a sick day go to when I was a child and remains so now. It's sweet and non-challenging.

Don't need to worry about whether it's organic or has UPFs in it. You are just getting something in your child. And they may vom it up anyway.

Hoydenish · 06/04/2025 12:47

I always always use heinz cream of tomato soup.

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