Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 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) 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 > > hoppindesigns [sarah] > > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 can you get him to eat foods that would bind him up? Try bananas or rice. Veronica Davidson http://www.veronicaslavishlathers.com http://www.friendswithms.com - hoppindesigns Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:23 AM help pls 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 The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. Step By Step Instructions For Making Herbal Labna Cheese! So easy, SO yummy! http://www.aromaticsage.com/cz.htm To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 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 - 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I would never stop breast feeding. Take your baby to your pediatrician. This really is something that needs a doctors attention. Veronica Davidson http://www.veronicaslavishlathers.com http://www.friendswithms.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi Chris, > I hope that clarifies it some Some, yeah ;-) Love, Saskia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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