My son has a bad cold and an ear infection. He is still eating, but not quite as much as usual. Is this normal when babies are sick?
2007-02-21 12:59:14 · 10 answers · asked by roguegirl25 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He's four months old.
2007-02-21 13:04:52 · update #1
Poor appetite or feeding is normal for a sick baby especially if he has colds and ear infection.Colds makes your baby congested and unable to breathe effectively and if you have an ear infection it would be painful to keep sucking the bottle or breast because your ear is inflamed.
2007-02-21 13:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by sheila l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Like us they don't feel for it too much. Make sure he has plenty of fluids and maybe try one of the mineral replacement drinks (also available like an ice lolly) that you can buy in the pharmacy. Maybe some light fruit. Shredded apples, etc so that they do not have to do too much work to get them down.
2007-02-21 13:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by JosieWills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies don't eat much when they are sick, that is normal. Just make sure to give plenty of fluids to keep him hydrated :)
2007-02-21 13:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. My son drives me crazy not eating when he's sick (he's 9 months old so I"m still a control freak about his intake at this age).
2007-02-21 13:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, this is totally normal. just think about when you are not feeling good, you probably dont eat much either right? ear infections can be tough, i hope he feels better soon.
2007-02-21 13:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i does no longer problem.My son is now 18 months and that i breastfed him, and he might flow from eating plenty to infrequently something and lower back and forth. he remains doing it. His prevalent practitioner pronounced this is generally no longer a concern, in simple terms stages they flow via.
2016-10-16 05:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal they just have to have a lot of fluids
2007-02-21 13:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by Bubblez ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. if you dont give him water aoap as often as possible he wont get dehydrated. give him food whenever hes hungery.
2007-02-21 13:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by Smart1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes keep him hydrated w/ pedilyte
2007-02-21 13:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Veronica A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, give him pedialyte
2007-02-21 13:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by dwwork4money 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋