So she threw up today and I gave her some pedialyte...
She has not had any substance, so my first question...that is ok right? I heard that you are just supposed to give them pedialyte when they are sick?
Second of all I put her in her "crib" and she hates it, I usually rock her to sleep and then put her down she wakes up and I do it again twice more. Well I am not doing it this time because I just do not have the patience right now and I always give in when she cries...I pick her up. I HATE ignoring her. Ugh...what can I do ? She is crying soooo hard right now. I am just trying to ignore her which is not an easy thing.
Plus I live in an apartment so my neighbors can probably hear it...
2006-11-13 18:24:05 · 12 answers · asked by buterflikizes20 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
No fever no diarrhea. First time she has thrown up.
Probably threw up one bottle(9 ounces) at most
18 ounces.
She threw up 4 hours ago.
She drank some PediaLyte...
Anyways she ALWAYS cry when I try to put her down.
She just wants to play and crawl right now.
2006-11-13 18:35:10 · update #1
Please, We need more information to help. How old is the baby? Does the baby have a fever? How long has the baby seemed ill?
Thanks for the information. I see she is at least 10 months old, right? It sounds like you are doing fine then. I will say there is a nasty stomach bug going around our area, not sure where you are. It causes stomach cramps,diarrhea, vomiting and a fever too. I was very concerned when you said she threw up. What we had here would be very hard on an infant.
Best of luck to you with getting her to sleep, sounds like you both could use a good nights rest.
2006-11-13 18:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Awww she sounds just like my daughter! How old is she?
Well, you only give them pedialyte when they have diarrhea and throws up, to make up the loss of electrolytes and water. You should call your pediatrician to make sure... I mean, if she threw up AND had diarrhea, I would give her pedialyte... but throwing up alone I'm not too sure, it probably depends on the situation.
I had the same exact problem with my daughter with sleeping in her crib. I asked my pediatrician about it, and she suggested me to have her cry it out the whole night. It was VERY hard to ignore her cries, but it would lessen each night until she can sleep throughout the WHOLE night. But your case, if you do do that (because you're living in an apartment), you should tell your neighbors. Other ways that I find to ease her into sleeping by herself is to first establish a bedtime routine. Make sure you do it on time and in the same order every night. I would turn on some classical background music, close the door, turn off the lights (make sure it's pitch black so she knows it's nighttime, time to sleep, no lights to stimulate play), and then plop her into bed. I put a little pressure on her body as if I'm sleeping next to her or pat her little butt. Kiss her, and after a while quietly leave the room. If she cries after you leave (and closed the door), wait it out for like five minutes. I've heard that you let babies cry for no more than 20 minutes. The hospital I go to recommend to wait it out for about 10 to 15 minutes, but you can set it to how ever long you feel comfortable... just wait a little. She has to learn how to fall asleep by herself.
When I was in the dilemma you're in, it felt like there's no solution that will work... but the real answer is that it takes time. The older she gets, the easier it'll be... well, for me.... good luck!
2006-11-14 03:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Busy Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all...new babies may have stomach problems for months. My daughter had violent vomiting for 9 months, stomach gas, and irritability. I suggest a soy formula with no iron but I'm not a doctor. Come to find out she had milk allergies plus the fruits and vegs they prescribed just made everything worse. Be cautious on introducing new foods. In addition, don't ignore your babie's cries. It seems very stressful but it will pass. TRY very hard to be patient. By a year, everything should be good.
2006-11-14 05:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by intrigue899 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The childs throwing up may not have been from sickness but from being overexcited or crying to hard, But don't worry your doing the rite thing not giving in you have to love them and be able to letr them know your there when they need you not whenever they want to stay up. You are not hurting the child at all you are breaking a bad cycle the baby fusses yoiu come running.your doing fine and my guess is youll be a good mommie, also try oragel on babies gums could be teething, or try cymethacone drops/gas drops helps take gas off there stomach for no tummy aches
2006-11-14 02:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are frustrated (and it sounds like you are) there is no harm in letting her cry a little while you collect yourself! don't feel bad about it!!!
if you have more pedialyte it's o.k. to give her more. try to keep her drinking SOMETHING. when all else failed i use to make some DILUTED jell-o water... check to see if it's sugar free... but either way, keep her drinking something that is warm to fill her tummy.
EVERYTHING will be fine... but if you can get your mother, or a friend or ANYONE to help out for just a little bit tonight you might be able to calm your own nerves too!
2006-11-14 02:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by JayneDoe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vomiting babies is a serious thing. I'd call your doctor's office or talk to a nurse. They need to eat very regularly and keep the food down for the most part.
Do you have a Thermometer? Take her temp. I'm pretty sure your baby is sick and needs to see a doctor.
2006-11-14 02:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah sounds sick to me. Call the doctor ASAP.
But in the future if she is crying for attention during the night DO NOT go get her. Unless you think it is unusual or excessive, or like tonight she is obviously sick. This can cause the baby to keep on crying knowing they will get your attention at any time day or night.
2006-11-14 02:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by prettyinpunkk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NEVER NEVER ignore your baby when she is sick, if she is not well, then that is the reason she is crying so much, you should always take your baby to your Doctor to be thoroughly checked over, yes it is normal in normal instances to ignore your baby sometimes, its not a good thing to always pick your baby up, as they attention seek sometimes, and as little as they are they know how to get ur attention, but when they are poorly you must never ignore them, please, if she is still being sick, take her to your Doctor.
2006-11-14 02:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by hotbabes_tracey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her bed might not be confortable to her or maybe your not laying her down right when you go to lay her down if she shows any signs of waking up rub her stumach or patt her bottom softly but right now is not the time to be ingoring her
2006-11-14 02:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by blood_shadow_walks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let the baby stay in the crib.they will tire themself out.it will take time.if you carry your baby all the time,they will want that it all the time.it will be a problem in the long run when they are older.
2006-11-14 02:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋