has a cold.no intrest in fluids.sips occasionally from a cup.not really cranky
2006-12-16 07:07:04 · 4 answers · asked by jmsaturnino 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
try using a sippy cup with some water or formula. he may even drink some very diluted apple juice (1:1).
you can also get Pedialyte - it is meant to help keep children from getting dehydtrated - but talk to your son's doctor first (you can usually get advice over the phone) or a pharmacist.
www.pedialyte.com
rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/.../PEDIALYTE.html
it comes as a juice and as freezies - the freezies are great when they're teething as the cold numbs the gums and as they melt, they get some fluids into them - but they can be messy - break off a small piece for him to "eat" and sit him in his highchair or better yet, in the bathtub with a couple of easy to clean toys.
ps - being stuffed up, not interested in eating/drinking and cranky could be a cold - could also be teething.
good luck and i hope he's feeling better soon!!
2006-12-16 07:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by devils'littleangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try having him drink from a sippy cup witha spout or straw.kids will drink when they are thirsty..they go through spells when they are having growth spurts..he may even not ne interested in food..
2006-12-16 15:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by hollyringwald 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him pedilyte its for dehydration.
2006-12-16 15:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by elturner06 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give him pedialyte or gatorade
2006-12-16 18:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋