2007-06-24 06:28:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you don't give an infant with diarrhea formula or milk. you stop all feedings and give pedialyte until baby has been free of diarrhea for 4 hours.
This is what the pediatrician told me.
2007-06-24 06:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it's mild diarrhea - less than 5 or 6 stools in 8 hours, you don't change anything. More than that, call the doctor for advice. There are anti-diarrhea formulas on the market, but your doctor may want you to try something else. Honestly, anything not normal in a child under six months old warrants at least a phone call into the doctor.
2007-06-24 09:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes consult the pedi first! I wouldn't just switch it up if they are sick. Switching the formula may make the diarrhea worse.
2007-06-24 06:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by aprildc82 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amanda is right. No milk/formula!! also jello water works and so does rice water. My son almost died when he was 4 wks old trying to get him to drink milk with diarrhea. It gives them more runs and dehydrates them!!
2007-06-24 06:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by lunacrab 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definately consult your pediatrician first, but isomil or soy based formulas are good for digestive issues.
2007-06-24 06:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by firegirl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Call your babies Doctor immediately!!!!!!!! Get some pedialite and get the child some medical attention. Their little bodies can't maintain electrolytes with diarrhea....
2007-06-24 06:47:39 · answer #6 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋