I took her to the doctor ,because she had a fever which she no longers has.I think by her swallowing a lot of mucus ,she seem full.
2007-01-28 05:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by feliciawalker25 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
maybe bananas cut up in a small bowl of milk w/alittle sugar added
2007-01-28 05:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by AlwaysWondering 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluids!!! Always give fluids. Eating is not important for a few days, but fluids are very important in a child. Dehydration is achieved when an adult looses 10% of his fluid volume which can take about 3 days. Children are dehydrated with only a 5% loss, and that can happen even in a day. Fever increases this time factor seriously. We loose fluids as urine of course, and sweat is almost an equal loss of fluid for a body, but almost every medical tyro does not appreciate that breathing is a source of water loss. Again usually as much as urine and sweating in a normal situation. However in the course of a fever that insensible water loss by breathing can be tripled with fevers of 101 in adults, and 103 to 105 in children. Always give fluids. Jello is a wonderful fluid source for sick children and can be easily obtained already made in tubs from your grocery store. De-fizzed clear soda such as 7 UP and then the ice pops are also an easily administered treat high in water content, and of course the more expensive Pediolyte is a consideration. Too much sugar can cause diarrhea and more water loss, so go easy on sugared fluids. Good luck!
2007-01-28 13:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by a_gyno_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor thing. Don't worry so much about the food. Her appetite will come back when she feels better. Make sure she has plenty to drink however. And if she will, let her drink milkshakes or malts. This will feel good on her throat and give her some calories to help her get her strength back.
2007-01-28 14:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't force her to eat,it's natural she lost her appetite with the cold,even for an adult,forcing a kid to eat will lead them to stressful eating time and it's not good for them or the parent.Be patient,she will be eating better in no time.Good Luck!
2007-01-28 14:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by genie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give your child water, clear fluids, like clear broths, or chicken soup, and no milk for now, because milk will produce more mucus.
2007-01-28 14:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Count 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pedialyte juice or popcycles help keep electrolytes up so that your 2 year old does not get dehydrated.
2007-01-28 14:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by M D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi there soup, apple juice a slice of toast , water fruit oatmeal that is what i'm doing now to my grand daughter but she is 8
2007-01-28 13:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by sugarlove_one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy my kids stuff like jello, soups, and even popsicles. She is okay as long as she doesn't get dehydrated. Those things help.
2007-01-28 13:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋