I have a 11 month old boy that has the stomach stuff. He has had really bad diarrhea since yesterday morning. I am asking for suggestions on how to make it better. I know it has to run it's course, but I am to a point where I am about to scream because I am constantly changing his diaper and putting Desitin on him every 30 minutes to an hour. Also the only way I can satisfy him is with a bottle of milk. I really don't know if that's a good idea but that is all he wants. He won't take Pedilyte or eat popsicles.
I recomend using vasoline on his bottom, it will make it easier to clean, and will put a barrier betwwen the skin and the mess. The milk isn't the best, but if you can get him to drink, that is what really matters. Keep him hydrated as best you can. if his lips start to look dry, I would take him to the doctor. Try the vasoline, you will find it easier for you both. Good luck.
give hime some yogurt or Primadophilus for children. It will put the good bacteria back in his system so that he can hold on his food. This works for my children everytime. I've been doing this since they were babies.
My advice is to go the Dr. asap. And stick to pedialyte and jellos, and BRAT diet, Banannas, Rice (white) Applesauce and Toast, that seems to stop any diarreah but the milk will aggravate it... my thoughts not an expert but I would suggest DR first, then diet.... He will cry but hey its better than an IV in the arm at the ER huh? So be strong and stick to it. It'll only be for a day or two....
Yuck! Ollie had it too about a month ago. For diaper rash relief try mixing some cornstarch with malox until you have a paste, that heals it right up. Also try gatorade instead of pedilyte (which tastes awful). Our pediatrition said it was just as good. Our diarreah lasted over a week, but he survived!
I would recommend the BRAT diet as someone else mentioned. Also, there is a powder product or chewable if he would chew it, called Babydopholis (sp?) which is acidopholis like you get in yogurt. It really helps a lot in getting their systems back on track. If you go with the powder, you can shake it up into a bottle of milk and he will never know w hat he is getting. Also, their is a bottled water on the market by Glaceau called Smart Water. It has electrolytes etc in it just like gatorade or pedialyte except with out the sugar. Perhaps you could make some jello water out of it to get him to drin, or if he is still on formula we used to make our twins formula with it when they were having issues like your's is.
Will he go for popsicles, otter pops, jello or even just making the jello and letting him drink it before it sets up (my mom is a nurse and they used to do that many years ago) Applesauce is usually easy to get in them, or toast with a little somethign on it to flavor it, or even cinnamon bread toasted. I would suggest to just find something he will go for and let him eat as much of it as he wants (along the BRAT diet) so if he wants only applesauce for a day or two, go with it :)
Good luck!
