My 19 month old son just woke up throwing up everywhere and I have no clue what to give him for the flu. I have medicine for him for a common cold but nothing for the flu. Any ideas are welcome.
2006-12-27 16:49:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
my daughter is two, and she also has the flu. i've looked and looked, there isnt really a medicine out there for babies for the flu. if he's throwing up, give him a couple tablespoons of liquid (pedilyte or water) about every 20 mintes for an hour after he's thrown up, so he stays hydrated. if he continues to throw up in the next few hours, i'd take him to the hospital, they'll have to give him something to make him stop throwing up. dont give him milk, or any dairy products, it will only sour on his stomach and make him throw up more. stay on clear liquids till he stops throwing up. make sure he's not running a fever. if he is, dress him lightly, like mabye a onsie, socks, and a thin blanket. if he has a sore throat, ice chips will help. but, if he's throwing up alot, and dosent stop after a couple hours, your best bet is to take him to the hospital. poor little ones! i hate it when they get sick! it breaks my heart! i hope he gets better soon, take care of your little one!
2006-12-27 16:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by superyduperymommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is really the flu (caused by a strain on influenza virus) bring him to a doctor. Influenza can cause serious problems in babies and toddlers.
If it isn't really the "flu" and that's just what you're calling a 24-your throw-up bug give him only clear liquids until he's holding things down better, and then give him only bland food for a few days. If he vomits more than a few times or for a short period of time get him to the pediatrician.
You can water down something like Tang or a mild flavored Kool Aid so its essentially just flavored water. That's what I tend to want after such an episode. Just the "juice" from Campbell's chicken/rice soup is something people tend to be able to tolerate (and it has all that salt in it, which kind of seems to help too).
2006-12-27 17:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to run it's course, but give him something for fever, chic or beef broth lots of popsicles, lots of tlc just love on him and let him have soda (gingerale or sprite) just my opinion although a lot of people would disagree but it works for my 5 kids, good luck, hope he feels better soon
I feel giving a child lots of over the counter meds only helps the parents and can cause damage for example dimatapp causes nasal blocks in wheezing children,that gives you about 10 minutes to get to hospital once you realize there is a problem, I know I almost lost my son
just love and tylonal
2006-12-27 16:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 01:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pedialyte, they also make pedialyte popsicles. if he has a fever give him some tylenol or ibuprofen. keep him dressed light so he doesn't get too hot. a bath helps sometimes too. i just went through this with both my kids and myself about two weeks ago. sometimes there isn't anything you can do but let it run its course. just make sure he is taking small sips of something every few minutes not too fast or he will throw it right back up. if he likes water give him water. he can also have gatorade or powerade.
2006-12-28 01:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by SARAH B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pedialyte or Gatorade so he doesn't become dehydrated. Don't give him cold medicine because it won't work. He's probably not eating, but if he does, give him saltine crackers or soup. And just comfort him and hold him when he lets you because it's not fun being sick.
2006-12-27 16:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by Suga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
popsicles, it is hydrating, but intake is slower, so less chance of throwing it up. Also liquid tylenol, cause you know how bad your body aches when you have the flu
2006-12-27 16:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by mlrios2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get fluids into him... gatorade is good. A fever reducer (Childrens Tylenol or Advil/Motrin). He will probably have little appetite... that's ok, the fluids are the most important.
2006-12-27 16:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven Up and Saltine Crackers. Just a little of each.
2006-12-27 16:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋