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To ask Mumsnet for a link on illness?

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 00:10

Why is there not a link on chat about babies being ill? My dd "only" has a v bad tummy upset / diarrhoea. It's keeping me up all night and I'm worried about the anti-biotics she's been prescribed. Can't get her to drink the dhiarolyte doc said I must. Or water. Or anything. Tips?

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BlissfulMistletoe · 15/12/2011 00:13

ice lolly pops normally work for my children, failing that syringe feed them fluids.

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saladsandwich · 15/12/2011 00:35

we are in the same boat, my ds is 3 and hes just up chucked all over think im coming down with it so should be fun and games tonight.

mix the diralyte with very very weak dilute if shes abit oldr, know its not ideal but better than nothing.

piprobincomesbobbobbobbinalong · 15/12/2011 00:37

Is this the sort of link/forum you are looking for?

I hope your DD feels better soon and you both manage to get a little sleep.

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 00:39

Nightmare I know too well! Sofa, dd and me covered! Am just v worried about dehydration - advice?

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belledechocchipcookie · 15/12/2011 00:40

Is she's not managing to keep any fluids down then you need to call NHS direct. Little bits and often is better then a large drink.

belledechocchipcookie · 15/12/2011 00:42

Dehydration: no urine in 6 hours (if a baby), 12 hours otherwise, sunken eyes, dry lips and tongue. You really should give NHS direct a call though.

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 00:48

Saw doctor ar 5pm - slight dehydration after 4.5 days of bad nappies... She's still v cheerful most of the time - just won't have water or dhiarolyte. No idea about urine (as I told dr) as always fluid poo filled...

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saladsandwich · 15/12/2011 00:51

id ring nhs direct

belledechocchipcookie · 15/12/2011 00:54

Sunken fontinelle?

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 01:03

No, fontanelles and temp and behaviour (s**t other than the fact she's up again - v out of character) - all fine. Just so wishing she'd take fluids. Does formula milk count?

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 01:15

She has been v sick - just after we got back from doctor. Also she just moaned and whilst I'd normally leave that low level, went to check and whilst she wants to go back to sleep her hair is all sticky.

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GColdtimer · 15/12/2011 01:17

Have you got a medicine syringe? That is a good way of getting fluids in her.

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 01:43

rubyrubyruby thank you! Have (phew!) been doing exactly what that link suggested. It's (according to doctor) a bacterial infection rather than gasteroenteritious- hence anti-biotics. twofalls thank you - syringe (re-used from baby Neurophen via being washed and sterilised) is only way I can get water into her - although man in flat upstairs will prob ring social services after the howls it creates! Back to original question - why isn't there a section on here for health? My psuedonym is from finding out I was pregnant, not being a permanent neurotic. First time back in 9 months and v grateful for advice. Xxx

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BlissfulMistletoe · 15/12/2011 01:46

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childrens_health

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NowPanicAndFreakOut · 15/12/2011 01:58

Oops blissful that would be me looking under "being a parent" rather than "health". Oh well, she's up again so hasta luego.... (otherwise known as please can she have some fluids and I'll be back or hopefully asleep v soon!)

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BlissfulMistletoe · 15/12/2011 02:08

hope your DC gets well soon xxxxxxxx take care

hanaka88 · 15/12/2011 07:01

Ice pop lollies??? I'm sorry to barge in here but WHY didn't I think of this when DS was little??? Mental note for next illness made.

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