My 11 months old was sick from wednesday and is ok now..he was on tynenol and mortin and recovered back to normal. He is not eating properly now?Not ready to open his mouth.
What may be the reason? any suggestions
2006-08-07 06:08:21 · 8 answers · asked by c_seems 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Give him time another day or two. Children's appetites vary anyway. I'd only take him to the Dr if he's not eating anything, if he is refusing to drink, and/or if he's listless or lacking energy.
But it's always better to be safe than sorry and you know your child better than anyone on here, so if you think a Dr visit is best then take him in.
2006-08-07 06:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check with the Dr. just to be sure, but I'm thinking that he and his tummy may still be recovering. The absense of fever doesn't always mean full recovery. Think about when you were last ill, did you feel better immediately after the fever broke, especially if it was stomache related?
2006-08-07 14:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Beth S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my experience a lot of young kids don't go right back to eating well after being sick, maybe their bodies are just to worn out from fighting the illness. be sure keep fluids with electrolytes for your toddler or baby. my toddlers favorite when she was getting over the flu are Pedialite popsicles. its the only thing she could keep down. Hope this helps.
2006-08-07 13:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was on antibiotics, you should make sure he doesn't have any rough side effects like thrush or a yeast infection. Also, ear infections can cause a baby not want to open their mouths and suck, because the sucking is painful.
2006-08-07 18:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by PerfeclyImperfect 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some easy foods with not too much chewing - jello, puddings, flavor ice, ice cream, ginger snaps (sucking on these will easy stomach discomfort), marshmallows, etc.
2006-08-07 14:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by Applecore782 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hen my daughter was a little over a year old she got the 24 hour bug it wasnt pretty. and after she got better she still wouldnt eat for a couple days after. i beleive she was afraid she would get sick again. good luck.
2006-08-07 13:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Crimson_Skies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check the inside of his mouth for any sores. Also make sure that he stays hydrated. Food will eventually become appealing.
2006-08-07 13:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by Gio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did he have? If, for instance, it was hand, foot, and mouth disease, his mouth may still be sore, or he may be afraid to open it because he remembers how sore it felt earlier.
2006-08-07 13:24:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋