1 yr old has diareah, when to be concern
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1 yr old has diareah, when to be concern
| Wed, 06-16-2004 - 8:06pm |
Hi
My 1yr old dd has diareah. It started a few days ago, but it was only 1 a day, and she doesn't have a fever, or isn't throwing up, she seems generally happy, but now it is getting to be more times a day. Today alone she has already exploded 3 times. She is eating and drinking well, and is otherwise fine. Should I take her to the doctor? Is there anything I can give her?
Thanks
Lesley

It could be a viral infection.... Or it could be nothing, but if it does not stop, then I would be concerned.
Try toast, no dairy, rice, and maybe some applesauce and yogert...
Hope she feels better soon.
Lesley,
Sorry baby is going through this hopefully it goes away soon.
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My one question now is, when CL-Proudmom said no dairy (underlined) what does that mean??? no formula, or cheese, or cottage cheese? nothing??? The other things I could do without, but other than her formula, she won't acept hardly any other liquids.
Do I stop formula for a few days???
Thanks
Lesley
In most cases, you should continue feeding your baby as usual. Bowel rest was once the treatment of choice, but now it is beleived that continuing feeding will result in diarrhea that is easier to manage.
For babies, breastfeeding or formula should always be continued.
Baby's who take solid foods may continue to do so, as tolerated. Suggested foods include bananas or apple sauce, white cereal rice cereal, noodles, potatoes, or toasted white bread. Small amounts of finely chopped meats may also be added if they have already been introduced into your childs diet.
The B.R.A.T. diet is a common treatment for diarrhea used with children who eat solid foods. Stands for
.Bananas
.Rice(or other starchy food)
.Applesauce
.Toast
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I thought it was an older child.
Normally when they are older, they ask you not to give dairy, since it can cause worse diarreah...
Sorry again for the confusion...
But if it is a infant, don't stop feeding them and just ask your ped what you should do for children so young.