i have a 6 month old with a very low grade fever with a little diarrhea and i was wondering if i should hold off on the fruits and cereal for a day and just give her formula to keep her hydrated. any advice?
2006-12-12 11:34:16 · 5 answers · asked by kristina43 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Dear Ma'am,
Low grade fever with loose stools - isn't enough to say whether your baby has got an infectious cause. However,
1. to maintain hydration I would suggest Oral re-hydration Solution - Probably Pedialyte 90 - can help a lot.
2. If you are breast feeding then that itself can be a remedy - yes there are a lot of biologically active substances to resolve the loose stools in Mother's milk
3. Holding on fruits - better
4. Cereals needn't be off your child's diet; In fact they help to some extent.
5. In addition, Zinc supplements would required as per WHO recommendation.
2006-12-12 15:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by vanju m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes stick to the formula, watch for signs of dehydration, and keep an eye out a high tempature (rectal temp higher than 101 degrees F, ear temp higher than 100 degrees F, or an armpit temp higher than 99 degrees F) and call the doctor if it get to high. Hope this helps!
2006-12-12 20:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by faith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to the formula if she will tolerate it, my best advice is to take her to the Dr, babies dehydrate very quickly from diarrhea and /or vomitting
2006-12-12 19:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tantrix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick to the formula but if she wont tolerate it i recommend pedilyte its not very tasty so if need be give the ice pops just so she is getting fluids and if all else fails take her to the Dr
2006-12-12 19:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by JENNIFER M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby might be teething. Double Check.
2006-12-12 20:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by marliqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋