she hasn't eaten for 6 days. i don't know how long to leave it before i should be really worried about her not eating. she was taking fluids but as of yesterday is refusing. she is taking a bit of breast milk but not much. what do you think
2006-12-27 22:13:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
just so u all know i went to see the health visitor yesterday and she wasn't to concerned. she said her appeite will come back soon and to try to make sure she gets fluids. she has picked up and is looking better
2006-12-29 05:06:33 · update #1
If she is refusing food and liquids, you need to see a doctor as an emergency. You should not be asking us these questions, you should seek a doctors appoinment today, as children can become very ill if theydo not take on liquids. You need to seek medicul advice now.
2006-12-27 22:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by chris s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor. Babies and young children are very resillient when it comes to not eating much. As long as they take their fluids, they will be ok untill they start eating again. If she is not taking much fluids now , she will be in danger of getting dehydrated, and that is when problems get worse. My daughter has just gotten over a chest infection, and just like yours she stopped eating and drinking. We had to change the antibiotics twice before they took effect. See your doctor as soon as you can. good luck.
2006-12-28 06:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor. In the meantime, this is a long tried and tested drink that children will take and it is full of vitamins. Get hold of some barley (supermarkets always stock it, sometimes called pearl barley). Put a handful in cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for several hours. The water will slowly turn a pinkish colour. Cool and strain. Now feed your child the barley water - she will take it and, most importantly, be able to keep it down. Babies of any age can take this. This recipe is hundreds of years old and really does work.
Good luck.
2006-12-28 06:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the ER. With her not drinking any fluids she will become severly dehydrated and that is when these things can get very dangerous. This isn't a take her to the ER after you get sleep kind of deal, you need to just go now. That chest infection could have turned into pneumonia or RSV.
2006-12-28 06:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't worry about the food bit, toddlers can go ages without eating properly as long as they are getting fluids. If she has stopped drinking, i would take her to the doctors.
2006-12-28 08:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by meep meep!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I really think you should call her Doctor and let them know. Just with her being so young, you really to talk to health care professional who knows your daughter. Best of luck!!
right and with Chris said, if she become dehydrated, that just makes it worse. call them now!!
2006-12-28 06:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by rebecca e 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HOSPITAL RIGHT AWAY, this has gone on long enough, your little poppet is in serious danger, she needs food to fight the fever.
2006-12-28 07:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics can make u feel sick and cause thrush , if i was you i wud make an appt with the GP explain whats gone on and they will sort it out for u .... don't worry she will be fine !
2006-12-28 06:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child should be under medical supervision.
2006-12-28 06:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ER very fast she needs a doctor!!
2006-12-28 06:18:57 · answer #10 · answered by billieleann78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋