My 1 y/o keeps vomiting. He has a cold, too, so I'm thinking it's the mucus.
What can I give him? He's vomited 4x's since last night.
I'm going to get some pedialyte (don't mention taking him to the doctor; we don't have insurance because I just lost my job) right now, so I'll return to check your suggestions!
2007-11-20 06:57:18 · 10 answers · asked by dreamgyrl360 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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2007-11-20 07:30:51 · update #1
The most important thing to remember is to give him very, very small amounts of pedialyte (a teaspoon at a time). If you give any more than that, it'll make him throw up again. He'll want more, since he's probably beginning to get dehydrated, so it's very important to limit the amount. Give him a teaspoon or so every fifteen minutes. If he can keep that down for an hour, increase it to every ten minutes, and so forth. If you notice that he's lathargic, or his nail beds turn white, take him to an ER. Dehydration could kill a one year old. Take care, hon.
2007-11-20 07:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by still waiting 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There is a terrible tummy bug going around where I live, so that may be it, too. Give him Pedialyte or another clear liquid, like Propel. (Gatorade contains high amounts of sodium- I would stay away from that for kids.) Only give him about 1/2 an ounce at a time and wait 30 minutes to see if he tolerates it before you give him another 1/2 an ounce. You can't let him drink too much at a time or his tummy will swell and he will vomit again. Also if you have Children's Benadryl, and he can hold it down, that will help settle his tummy. Don't give him plain water, children don't tolerate that too well if they have a stomach virus. I would also stay away from milk or formula for today and try it again when he has gone a little while without vomiting. It takes a lot for a child to get dehydrated- check the inside of his mouth and see if it is moist, and when he cries, you will want to see tears- those are signs of hydration. Call your Dr.'s office if you get really concerned and talk to the nurse there. They shouldn't charge for that. Hope he feels better soon.
2007-11-20 07:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica F 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
well the hospital, told me to give
2 oz of pedialyte every 20 minutes and NO more,
sounds like he has a virus anyways, and their isn't much they can do for this
Try making him use apillow when he sleeps to elevate his head and let the mucus drain,
and the vomiting could be from the mucus
Touch his finger tips, give them a little sqeeze,
if the tip stays WHITE or takes a while to return to its natural color then he could be dehydrated and you should take him to the HOSPITAL, they cannot refuse you,
Even if you have a bill.
Bring him in the bathroom and let the steam from the shower loosen up the mucus in his chest,
NEVER leave him in their unattended, he could suffocate,
sit their with him
Give him a little robitussin, and tylenol for babies
go by his weight.
Eg 1/2 teaspoon 15 lbs
at 30 lbs 1 teaspoon
folow the directions and make sure NOT to overdose him
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M
2007-11-20 07:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Give clear liquids (milk and milk products should be avoided) in small amounts (ranging from 2 teaspoons to 2 tablespoons, or up to 1 ounce or 30 milliliters) every 15 minutes. Clear liquids that are appropriate include:
ice chips or sips of water
flavored oral electrolyte solutions, or add 1/2 teaspoon (about 3 milliliters) of nonacidic fruit juice to the oral electrolyte solution
frozen oral electrolyte solution pops
If your child vomits, then start over with a smaller amount of fluid (2 teaspoons, or about 5 milliliters) and continue as above.
If there's no vomiting for approximately 8 hours, then introduce bland, mild foods gradually. But do not force any foods - your child will tell you when he or she is hungry. Saltine crackers, toast, broths, or mild soups (some noodles are OK), mashed potatoes, rice, and breads are all OK.
If there's no vomiting for 24 hours, then you can slowly resume your child's regular diet. Wait 2 to 3 days before resuming milk products.
2007-11-20 07:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by ladybug 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Does he have fever? if he has fever with the vomiting and he isnt eating or drinking you really should have him looked at. The flu is very serious for infants- they dont bounce back as easily ,and can even die from it. He has to stay hydrated and have food in him. Get pediasure also, if he's not eating.
If you want to let his body fight it as best it can, thats fine. Just watch for things like a fever over 102 that wont come down with tylenol, or a fever that breaks through over 103 inbetween doses of tylenol.
A rash on his trunk is a sign of bacterial infection- such as strep throat- strep throat left unmedicated can become rhuematic fever it ruins the heart and shortens your babies life span. Even a very bad case of the flu can mentally retard a baby- due to unattended fevers and severe malnutrition and dehydration. Watch for lethargy- sleepiness is normal, but a child who will not wake up even in the bright busy times of day is in need of help.
Spots, lethargy, and refusal to eat and drink- all things that warrant a trip to the ER.
2007-11-20 07:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You do not need insurance to take the child to the emergency room. A child can quickly dehydrate and suffer sever consequences. You do not need to mess around with undiagnosed vomiting.
Emergency room NOW.
2007-11-20 07:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Chicken broth or chicken soup or cup of soup juice. Any broths or Gatorade. Just because you don't have insurance you still can take him to the doctor. You have to ask for help not all hospitals will turn you away....
2007-11-20 07:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You need to take that child to the doctor.
2007-11-20 07:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by albiesmom06 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you need to take your baby to a doctor like now !!!!!!!!!
don't wait something could be wrong
2007-11-20 07:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by beach hottie 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
cola syrup and/or popsicles can work too.
2007-11-20 07:05:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋