If your child starts to vomit, there are a few things you can do to help them start feeling better. You want to spend some time determining what the cause of their sudden illness is. If you think the vomiting is from the flu or something that they ate or drank, you will want to use these following tips to make sure they don’t end up dehydrated.
Give the Child Time
The child isn’t going to be instantly dehydrated if they just started throwing up, so avoid forcing them to drink liquids right after they vomit. Putting liquids back into their stomach right away can cause them to continue vomiting, making the problem worse. Let them rest and wait until the vomiting subsides.
The vomiting can often make your child sore and tired, so they may want to rest and relax before they try to drink or eat anything, and they may be irritable. Rest is also needed to help them recover, and they may wake up ready to drink and eat.
Avoid Water
A glass of water isn’t the best choice for your child when they are ready to start taking down liquids. Instead, you want to something that is packed with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Something that contains potassium is ideal. A sports drink that doesn’t contain a lot of sugar, or pediatric beverage that is designed for rehydrating children are great options after your child has been vomiting.
Slow and Small
Gradually start to give your child the drink of their choice, and give them small amounts at one time. Let their body absorb the liquid, and don’t overwhelm the stomach or gag reflex. Giving your child just a few tablespoons for them to sip at a time is a great place to start, and then you can slowly start to increase the amount that they drink at one time. You may also want to give the child popsicles to suck on, to keep the mouth from feeling overly dry. There are popsicles available with electrolytes and suckers as well.
Be Cautious with Food
Don’t rush having your child eat, and let them tell you when they are hungry. Their stomach may be unsettled for hours after they vomit, and their throat may be sore from the vomiting. When the child is ready to try something, unsalted crackers or a dry piece of toast may be best. Make sure you only try a small portion at first. The child may want to resist eating because they fear vomiting again, so it’s crucial to be wise when introducing food again.
If your child has been vomiting violently for many hours, has a high fever, or is refusing to eat or drink for several hours, you’ll want to call the physician to see what needs to be done. Many children will be able to get back to normal drinking and eating habits quickly after being sick and vomiting, but children that look dehydrated or unwell after several hours should seek professional medical attention.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
How Do I Treat My Child’s Vomiting
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