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11 month old son has been vomiting all day - advice please

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foxy1 · 09/12/2007 15:01

hello

my 2 year old was sick on friday night 3 times and now my 11 month old has been vomiting all day - there is nothing in his stomach to bring up. what would you recommend doing/giving. i have just been giving water. what about food/milk later today? Don't want to make him feel worse.Is there anything i can give? thank you

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JingleBelgoHoHoHo · 09/12/2007 15:04

if you are breastfeeding, then try bfing him.

If not, stick to water, maybe with a drop of apple juice in it.

The most important thing at the moment is that he remains hydrated - that he is still having wet nappies. Give him a small amount of water often.

If you suspect that he is becoming dehydrated - listless, floppy, no wet nappies, then get him to a doctor.

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foxy1 · 09/12/2007 15:08

hello yes am breastfeeding him - is this ok to do?

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andiemisletoe · 09/12/2007 15:08

you can buy dioralyte over the counter I would get dp/dh to get some of this and use it also see doc asap as belgo says if concerned/carries on

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andiemisletoe · 09/12/2007 15:09

foxy ignore that if breastfeeding just keep on bf as often as he wants don't give other fluids breatsmilk is the best thing for him

JingleBelgoHoHoHo · 09/12/2007 15:13

yes bfing is by far the best thing - not only is it fluid, but also has important minerals and nutrients, and is easily digested.

I bf my dd2 through a very severe tummy bug;

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foxy1 · 09/12/2007 15:14

thank you! will bf him then.

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foxy1 · 09/12/2007 17:25

tried bf and he immediately brought it straight back up. not sure what to do now.

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EffiePerine · 09/12/2007 17:43

I'd keep on bfing. DS has been ill with a bug for a few days, and BF def the best thing (he wouldn't take any water). He'ss prob be off his food for a few days afterwards as well, so god to have bf to fall back on

andiemisletoe · 09/12/2007 17:59

foxy just keep bf little and often and keep a close eye on him overnight if you are worried at all go back to doc good luck hope he is better in the morning

bourboncream · 09/12/2007 18:26

dont want to panic you but my lo ended up in hospital a few weeks ago because she was being sick etc etc couldnt keep any fluids down.she seemed quite cheery so tried to keep topping her up with fluids little and often.she went to bed as normal.i woke up at 6.30 am and went to check on her.i knew straight away something wasnt right she was floppy, not responding and was making a gurgling noise.i thought she was choking...dp rushed her to a and e and her lips started to go blue.it was horrendous.she was ok, they think she was coming out of a seizure and was dehydrated.she had 3 more seizures that day, they rekon now she has mild epilepsy but expect it was all brought on by lack of fluids etc and was v dehydrated.
if your lo is being constantly sick the chances are he wont be keeping enough down.i would take him somewhere to be seen, they can give him fluids or whatever,its better to be safe than sorry.i dont mean to be a nag but ive learnt my lesson now and its just not worth taking the risk.you need that peace of mind too.good luck hope hes ok

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foxy1 · 09/12/2007 22:17

Spoke to doctors and they think it is gastroenteritus. have changed his clothes and mine about 20 times today. Hopely he will be better tomorrow.

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JingleBelgoHoHoHo · 10/12/2007 07:51

how is he today Foxy?

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foxy1 · 10/12/2007 13:14

he is keeping most of the milk down - have not given him any food as he does not seem interested. He is sleeping at the moment and hopefully he can eat something later today.Thank you for all you advice and info.

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JingleBelgoHoHoHo · 10/12/2007 13:41

It's good that he is keeping the milk down.

When he does start to take solids again, the BRAT dietis good as someone has already mentioned.

andiemisletoe · 10/12/2007 14:04

foxy glad to hear he is better hopefully you are over the worst

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