DS2 has a stomach bug... quick question

[poppiesinalinewithtinsel]

DS2 (20 months) was sick last night from 11 pm until 1 am every 15 mins. He was sick once again this morning at about 8.30 am.

Since then he has eaten dry food all day and has been able to keep it down. He has not had any milk, just water.

My question is: When I put him to bed tonight, it is safe to give him his normal bottle of milk?

No Poppies

Categorically no. I can't talk more right now, but take my word for it!

oh no really? yikes! will he go to bed with no bottle? not looking forward to this one.

would he accept some warm squash in his bottle instead (assuming that you wamr his milk, so trying to get something close to it)

(also assuming that you allow your ds squash)
hmm not much help here am I?

I agree that not giving him his milk really would be the best idea, dairy does not help poorly tummies at all

no he's never had squash. Just milk and water. Oh no... what am I going to do???

Warm water don't think he will be too impressed with that!

How impressed will you be with vomit all over the bed again? Sorry, horrible image!

You might be surprised. He might not fancy it anyway, and although I know he has been asleep today, he will still be very tired from being up last night so he may well fall asleep more easily than normal.

hmm no I don't think warm water would be at all nice, well done with him never having had squash

hmm I'm really not sure what I would do

When does he go to bed?, I guess if he hasn't thrown up for a good 10 hours and has eaten something in that time you caould try him with his normal bottle and just be ready incase it upsets his tummy

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Cheers,

Nonchka wrong thread I think but does it feel a bit like 'butterflies' or 'bubbles' ?

Right then, I shall be strong and refrain from any milk for him. When do you think its safe to give him any milk? Tomorrow morning? Lunchtime? tomorrow bedtime??

Poppies, the idea is to leave out dairy for 3 days, but I can hear your response to that from here! In your case, I would probably try to wait until tomorrow evening (since his bedtime milk is obviously an important routine) and then give him half milk and half water.

Well, anyway, that is how an obsessive emetophobe approaches this problem! Oh and no cheese etc for the time being. Introduce dairy gradually, not all in one go iyswim.

The reason I was so adamant about this earlier is that I well remember the first time ds2 was sick - he was 26 months. He seemed to be better and eating again so I gave him his bedtime milk - this about over 24 hours after he was sick - he went to bed, and an hour or so later, he had brought it all up again, all over his pillow. That episode taught me that the 3 day approach is not over cautious!

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ooooo warning received!! No milk for him then. I am just about to try to put him to bed... wish me luck!!!

good luck and feel better soon poppies ds

oh crikey... he's screaaming asking for his milk

and I put him to bed much later hoping that he would just zonk out

oh hun, I don't know what to say, I'm an emetophobe so would ne terrified to give him his milk incase he threw up but if you don't mind puke or would rather stop him being upset now and deal with what may come later then give it to him
He may no puke it back up later

no I will remain strong! I don't want to risk a night like last night!!!

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Bug hugs TR? I think we can all do without those! How is it going Poppies? Believe me, if you stay consistent, they learn the routine. All but my youngest know they can't have dairy for 3 days after sickness. Even the youngest - and I know he is older than yours - but even him, when he was last sick, accepted the explanation that milk might make him sick again. And no child wants that.

He finally settled. Didnt cry for too long actually. He hasnt had any milk again today so far and I have been really careful what I give him to eat.

and guess what?

DH has just given him chocolate!!

oh for crying out loud! What is it with men or is it just my DH???!!!

I went out this evening. Left DH to put kids to bed. I gave strict instructions for DS2 to be put to bed with no milk again.

So he gives him a 9 oz bottle of full on full fat milk DO I SPEAK JAPANESE!? Could he not understand!!!?

Fortunately, DS2 hasnt brought it back up ... yet... DH will be dealing with it if he does.

Awww, Poppies, I am reading each time you post, and sympathisisng, but this isn't a topic I like seeing much at the top of my "threads I am on" page. I hope ds2 didn't suffer as a consequence of dh's actions and all will soon be well in your household.

if he is desperate for milk then give it to him watered down- half milk and half water, it is easier for their stomach to digest rather then full milk. hope things get better, just off to the doctors with ds2(2) who has had dihorea since friday.

Yes, I know about the watering down milk thing but DH is obviously oblivious to any instructions that I give

so far so good though.... he hasn't puked again.... yet! I would have thought he would have done so by now if he was going to.

I know its not your fav subject DF! I think you are very brave popping your head into this thread.