Give 1 tsp oral rehydration solution like Infalyte or Pedialyte every 1 to 2 minutes to prevent dehydration. Increase amounts and intervals as your child can tolerate it. Older children will tolerate slightly larger volumes over slightly longer intervals.
If your child vomits, allow the stomach to rest for a half hour and start over with rehydration fluids.
High-sugar fluids like, apple juice or full-strength Gatorade are not good replacement fluids for dehydration. High-salt broth fluids should also be avoided.
Water should not be used as the only fluid for dehydration, but can be given in small amounts along with Infalyte and Pedialyte.
When your child can keep liquids down, return to a regular diet.
It's not unusual for children to have a decreased appetite after vomiting, but make sure they keep drinking adequate fluids. Avoid fruit juice, which may lead to diarrhea.
Over-the-counter medications to stop nausea and vomiting are neither necessary nor recommended due to their negative side effects. Vomiting not associated with a serious condition will usually stop on its own within 12 - 24 hours.
I know I shouldn't complain. I am 100% sure others have had it way worse than this.
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A complete FAIL. Of course. Keep up the good work.
We haven't had it way worse, yet. Kids throwing up for an extended period of time is on the list of "worst nightmares" for me. I would need a "how to take care of a vomiting kid while trying not to blow chunks all over said vomiting kid" guide.
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