Quick query re diarrhoea in 15 month old...

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Friend emailing me for advice.. her 15 month old has had diarrhoea for three days, fine in himself, drinking plenty, not v interested in food though atm..

Friend wants to know should she stop giving him milk? (He has two lots a day..)

I said no don't think so.. but will check with MN.

I also said give him bland finger foods, and banana (firming food!) if he will eat it.. and if he develops other symptoms/stops drinking/if it continues for few more days consult GP.. right?

And am I right to tell her not to stop the milk?

I was told by my GP to stop giving milk when my DD had norovirus thing - she was 13 months - but I thought this was really outdated advice these days so umm, ignored it! And she got over it.

Thank you Sydney..

anyone else? friend standing by..

Hiya, I'm a nurse (in my spare time..) Current advice is not to stop milk as it's thought children are more likely to develop intolerances as a result of stopping and starting milk. If he's still drinking well, give him as much milk and clear fluids as he'd like and don't worry a lot about the food. Most kids go off it for a few days if they're feeling rough, he'll make up for it once he's better. Hope that helps and he feels better soon.

Thanks IC

Do you also condone drip feeding coffee into tired mothers, because I like the sound of that...

I was the friend asking advice ! Didnt cross my mind to come on here LOL ! Thanks Ladies

feed starchy food ssuch as mash potatoe and cut down on milk slightly add to potatoe

helped with my ds

If I could get the equipment I'd have a drip hanging from the pram...

Be GONE with you, you bloody deserter...!