DH and I have had nasty tummy bugs in the last 24 hours. We are now washed out but recovering. DD is just over 5 months old, and I am worried about what to do if she catches it - as she surely will. She is formula fed, and I have just started to wean her. She will not drink water, even when I try to give it to her as very diluted milk. She will take sips of juice from a beaker. Her appetite is normally good, and she is a robust baby.
What should I give her to eat and drink if she is sick, given that she will not take water? Should I continue offering her formula? Is there anything else I should do to aid her recovery? I have been lucky that DD has not really had any major illnesses just yet, and I am so worried about how a nasty tummy bug will affect such a young baby. Any advice gratefully received.