[blparent] stomach flu

[Amanda Winkler]

Clear liquids are best (low sodium vegetable or chicken broth are good) and 
no cows milk because it will curdle in his tummy.  I was told many years ago 
by a doctor if nothing else you could add a packet of no sugar added 
cool-aid  to water.

Amanda

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From: "Erin Rumer" <erinrumer at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:12 AM
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] stomach flu

> Keep pumping the fluids as I'm sure you're doing and avoid sugar 
> beverages.
> I even had a nurse once tell me to give my baby soda which was stupid 
> advice
> which my lactation nurse seconded for sure.  I've never heard of those
> frozen electrolyte pops Joe Elizabeth, where can I find those?  That's an
> awesome idea!
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Nikki Fugett-Dobens
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 3:53 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] stomach flu
>
> My daughter had the stomach flu once.  I called my pediatrician right 
> away,
> because I had no idea what to do.  She said it took a while for 
> dehydration,
> at least 12 hours.  She said to wait a few hours before giving her liquid,
> basically to make sure her stomach is empty.  Ifit has been 5-6 hours, and
> he hasn't vomited, start with a water and go from there.  I would do this,
> if he has kept throwing up what you have given him.  If he's still 
> throwing
> up today, I would call your doctor, or ifthere's a high fever.  Also, as a
> warning, his appetite might take a few days to become normal again.  I 
> hope
> he feels better soon!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chad Allen
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 12:42 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: [blparent] stomach flu
>
> Hello List,
>
> My son came home with a stomach flu today.
>
> He threw up twice in two hours. I forget how often vomiting needs to 
> happen
> before dehydration becomes a concern.
>
> I know it's not twice in two hours but if he continues, when do you go to
> the emergency room?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chad
>
>
>
>
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