Hey folks. Well no sign of H1N1 this morning. So no news, is no news.
Last week was busy with a lot of calls about nausea and vomiting, there is a tummy bug going around. As always your best protection is careful frequent hand washing. And the biggest problem is dehydration. Here are some tried and true tips:
Keep your child hydrated with small frequent sips of a clear liquid.
Best liquids-
Breastmilk
an electrolyte replacement like pedialyte
juice diluted one to one with water
broth or stock (chicken, beef, vegetable- a good choice for kids who are refusing sweet things)
popsicles
jello (best to pick ones light in color, avoid red- it stains!)
If they hold that down for a while and seem hungry it is ok to move onto the BRAT diet.
Bananas
Rice (white rice or rice cereal)
Apples (sauce, not chunks with skin)
Toast (white bread toast, no butter)
avoid dairy except for yogurt. avoid the "p" fruits- peaches, pears, plums, and prunes. If the stools are very runny best to hold off on the cows milk. Try rice, almond or soy instead. Breastmilk is ALWAYS fine.
If they do well with those offerings plus the clear liquids they can move onto a bland diet. Nothing acidic or spicy (avoid tomatoes). Examples: Chicken noodle soup no vegetables, poached eggs on toast, broiled chicken, flavored rice, classic sick bed comfort foods.
Will hope for more info about H1N1 tomorrow!
Love and health to all.
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