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4 year old sickness recovery

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Chans11 · 11/01/2026 18:40

Hi all, just after some advice.

my 4 year old was sickafter nursery Friday, this went into Saturday but hasnt been sick since. She is however very quiet and been sleeping alot. she’s very congested in her nose and back of throat. No longer has a temperature and is drinking well but still not bothered about food.

how long should this last roughly? I thought 48hours but we are past that now?

many thanks x

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Lostworlds · 11/01/2026 20:07

My little girl was the same after a sick bug. It really takes it out of them so they will need a lot of sleep. My little girl didn’t want to eat much but we figured out that she was afraid of being sick again. Her stomach felt funny and every time she coughed she gave herself a fright.
Just keep offering drinks and plain food and they’ll start eating soon.

canuckup · 12/01/2026 00:09

Depends on the illness???

FuckingShitShow · 12/01/2026 00:12

@Chans11 hope your wee one is doing better now.
My three year old has a terrible cough. I'm hoping it passes soon!
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