I have a 10 month old that has been sick on and off for about 4 weeks now. My husband, myself, and my other 2 children have also been sick on and off for 4 weeks. He is now throwing up and not holding anything down. Any suggestions on what I can do to stop it, and also make him feel better? Thanks!
2007-01-08 12:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I would take him to the doctors office and get him checked out. 4 weeks is a long time he could dehydrate. When my children get sick like this I was told to get white grape juice and dilute with a little water and feed 2 tablespoons every 15 minutes and see if they can hold this down. Gradually add more every hour and see if he can hold it down it will keep him from dehydrating until you get him to the doctor.
I would take him as soon as possible.
2007-01-08 14:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by teddybear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have 5 children and my youngest is 16 months and oldest is 16.
Is this being passed around from family member to family member or has the child been sick for the entire 4 weeks?
4 weeks is a long time even for the flu or bacterrial infection. but I can tell you what we do for the guys at my work, we put them on strict fluid diets and slowly introduce solids. Also we sanitize/disinfect constantly. Antibiotics and sleep. But like I said 4 weeks is a long time, go to the Dr. if you havent already... if it continues then you may have someting going on in the home that is causing the problem.
hope this helps but dcertainly go to the dr...
2007-01-08 20:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by jaja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He really should be under the care of a doctor by now.
Give him pedilyte or any other electrolite drink. Wait one hour after vomiting before giving him something. Stick with the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). Call the dr in the morning. Check the temp often. Keep him close at night so he does not aspirate vomit.
2007-01-08 20:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor, 4 weeks of being ill is way to long for a 10 month old. You can get some meds to control the vomiting, but need to see the doctor to get it. Babies can get dehydrated really fast, so please be careful.
2007-01-08 21:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by theresa b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been to a doctor? For a baby, that would be my first course of action, I wouldn't wait 4 weeks.
2007-01-08 20:43:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Consult good Doctor
2007-01-08 20:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't already, you should probably get your entire family in to see the doctor, he can tell you what is going on and give you a treatment plan. Try giving him pedialyte to keep him hydrated, but get him, at least to a doctor.
2007-01-08 20:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by squire_rhiannon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
PEDIALITE NO DAIRY NO FOOD FOR 24HRS AFTER THAT SLOWLY GIVE HIM SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATERED DOWN APPLE JUICE, A LITTLE BIT OF BANANAS, AND VERY LITTLE RICE CEREAL IN HIS MILK. VERY LITTLE OF ALL THIS AT A TIME IF HE CANT HANDLE IT DON'T DO IT. IF IT PERSISTS GO TO THE DR
2007-01-08 20:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by goldenhillsgifts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont give him milk till he stops getting sick.. try giving him water and when you get a chance see your doc ...
2007-01-08 20:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋