Hi,
My son is 9 weeks 3 days old - he got his first shots this last thursday, since then he has not felt well at all. no fever but you can just tell by his eyes that he does not feel well. he is very fussy etc. Today diahrea started - i called my doc and he said to take him off formula for a day or so and give him pedialyte instead. is this ok for such a young baby? thanks! (I have a dr apt tomorrow to have him checked out.)
2007-11-05 14:13:22 · 10 answers · asked by Katy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sorry to hear he isn't feeling good! I worried about the same thing when my son was really little and sick. That is what they say to do though. I asked my mom about it, and she said she did the same thing (but then it was Gatorade) when I was little. I went ahead and did it and he was just fine. Hope your little guy feels better soon!
2007-11-05 14:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well taking him off of the formula will be fine for 1 day. Formula is all of his vitamins and nutrients that a child needs to survive and pedialyte contains some of those. So he will not starve or lose weight, he will just be missing out on a couple of vitamins and nutrients for ONE day. He'll be fine. Sorry to here he's not feeling well.
2007-11-05 14:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pedialyte is fine for a baby...make sure you see the Dr though...
2007-11-05 14:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Pedialyte replenishes electrolytes that are lost due to the diarrhea.
2007-11-05 14:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very good for you baby. My son was but in the hospital At 2 month old for the Stomach Flu.They tell me to give him half of right he drink from milk Like if he take 4oz. give him 2oz.
2007-11-05 14:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Julia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's exactly what any normal doctor would do.
Keep your appointment so he can check hydration and take a sample of poop in a closed jar ( not the diaper!!).
2007-11-05 14:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by alpla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, just keep him hydrated, give him as much pedialyte as he will take so he is good and hydrated...good luck
2007-11-05 14:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by billie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is fine as long as he doesn't lose any weight and it sounds as if he's allergic to the formula
2007-11-05 14:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's pretty normal. You'll be fine until tomorrow.
2007-11-05 14:27:36 · answer #9 · answered by Tres Leches 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the doctor recommended it, it is just fine. keeping him hydrated is key.
2007-11-05 15:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by se1003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋