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Hi Sarah,

 

Here is what my family's holistic MD suggests for babies with the runs

...

 

" Always contact the doctor if diarrhea is severe or dehydration occurs.

Fasting and sleeping are most important. Fluids in small doses are a

MUST to prevent dehydration.

1st day - During acute vomiting or diarrhea it is best to stop

breastfeeding and give only clear liquids. Chamomile tea or unflavored

Pedialyte or carrot onion broth - every 20 minutes - only 1 tsp for a

small child. If symptoms persist give nothing for a few hours, let the

baby sleep, and try again.

As the diarrhea is improving the dose of Pedialyte, carrot/onion broth

and/or chamomile tea can be carefully increased. On the second or third

day cream of rice and oat broth may be added. An apple that has been

peeled and finely grated is ok too. Later saltine crackers, rice, millet

and soft cooked yellow and orange veggies like squash, carrots and sweet

potatoes may be added. DO NOT give meat, fish, eggs, dairy or any

protein until it is sure that recovery is complete. If at any time the

diarrhea worsens, go back to the start of the program. "

 

I hope baby feels better soon!

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

 

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you can think up if only you try!

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> hoppindesigns [sarah]

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> My 7 month old baby has had the runs for 5 days now. Is there

> something I can give him to help with this.

>

> -Sarah

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can you get him to eat foods that would bind him up? Try bananas or rice.

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Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:23 AM

help pls

 

 

My 7 month old baby has had the runs for 5 days now. Is there

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-Sarah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sarah,

 

I'm sure you'd like to treat him holistically, but for an infant so young,

shouldn't you take him to a doctor you trust? Dehydration can be VERY

serious....

 

Cindy

 

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My 7 month old baby has had the runs for 5 days now. Is there

something I can give him to help with this.

 

-Sarah

 

 

 

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Hi Sarah and Chris,

 

> During acute vomiting or diarrhea it is best to stop

> breastfeeding and give only clear liquids.

 

I really wouldn't stop breastfeeding! I know a few La Leche

League-leaders and a MD-lactation consultant, and they would all give

their lives (well... :-) ) for the use of breastmilk with diarrhea and

vomiting. It is even better than Pedialyte to prevent dehydration. It is

the best digestible food there is for babies. Furthermore, if mommy

stops breastfeeding a day or more, she's very likely to get engorged

breasts, painfully, and it may even result in an inflammation, and a

very sick mom. I may be the end of the breastfeeding relationship, and

it is not necessary at all.

 

I would recommend to take the baby to a doctor, and to breastfeed ad

lib.

 

When my daughter was about 11 months, she got a viral infection with

diarrhea and vomiting, and she was becoming dehydrated because she

wouldn't even breastfeed anymore. She took the breast, but she didn't

suck anymore. The MD we consulted told me to encourage her to breastfeed

and to keep offering the breast, and she would be all right. And she was

:-)

 

Take care,

 

Love,

 

Saskia

In Belgium, Europe

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Hi Saskia,

 

My doc is VERY much into breastfeeding, and I didn't mean to imply that

he advocates the stopping it for a length of time during this kind of

illness .. but he is also very adamant that during acute phases of

diarrhea (and vomiting) that the body is in need of clear fluids and no

protein.

 

His quote on my little home remedy sheet is " In such conditions the

stomach and intestines are inflamed and they will be irritated by any

food which enters them, thus resulting in more vomiting and diarrhea and

cramps. The inflamed stomach and bowels will heal as long as they can

rest from having to cope with food or even too much drink. However you

must give fluid in small doses to prevent dehydration, especially in

infants. It is best to stop breastfeeding during ACUTE vomiting and

diarrhea, and only give clear fluids. Dry lips, dry mouth, depressed

fontanel in infants and sunken eyes indicate dehydration; call the

office if these are present. Always call the office for severe vomiting

or diarrhea, especially under the age of 2 .... "

 

I hope that clarifies it some :)

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

 

Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks

you can think up if only you try!

- Dr Seuss

 

<http://www.alittleolfactory.com/> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Saskia Van Besauw

 

 

Hi Sarah and Chris,

 

> During acute vomiting or diarrhea it is best to stop

> breastfeeding and give only clear liquids.

 

I really wouldn't stop breastfeeding! I know a few La Leche

League-leaders and a MD-lactation consultant, and they would all give

their lives (well... :-) ) for the use of breastmilk with diarrhea and

vomiting. It is even better than Pedialyte to prevent dehydration. It is

the best digestible food there is for babies. Furthermore, if mommy

stops breastfeeding a day or more, she's very likely to get engorged

breasts, painfully, and it may even result in an inflammation, and a

very sick mom. I may be the end of the breastfeeding relationship, and

it is not necessary at all.

 

I would recommend to take the baby to a doctor, and to breastfeed ad

lib.

 

When my daughter was about 11 months, she got a viral infection with

diarrhea and vomiting, and she was becoming dehydrated because she

wouldn't even breastfeed anymore. She took the breast, but she didn't

suck anymore. The MD we consulted told me to encourage her to breastfeed

and to keep offering the breast, and she would be all right. And she was

:-)

 

Take care,

 

Love,

 

Saskia

In Belgium, Europe

 

 

 

 

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My dtr had severe diarrhea once, when she was 18 months.

We actually took her to the MD, we were that concerned.

He gave us one more day to monitor her, but was worried too.

I finally managed to get a teaspoon of live yogurt into her,

she got better within hours.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

 

 

 

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