My 2 year old son has been very quiet all day (not typical) and started laying down on the couch hours before his nap time. We went upstairs to start his bath and when I turned around he was in bed asleep in the guest room. I let him sleep and an hour later I saw him walk past me in the office and go downstairs without a word. I went downstairs and he was laying down on the floor by the couch. This is completely not like him. He's always very vocal and active. No fever, he did have diarrhea this morning. Should I be worried?
Yeah, I agree, probably coming down with something. I'd just follow his cues and give him what he wants/needs. I too think that more symptoms will likely present themselves, hopefully not in the form of projectile vomit. ;)
This kind of behavior is how I know my oldest is sick. Ask him how his tummy feels.
He's sick. Kids this young can not localize where something hurts. Give it time. More symptoms to come. Lots of fluids and rest.
the child is sick. the only toddlers that dont move a lot are sick..
Well, you already answered your question, Nicole. He has diarrhea. He feels bad. Make sure you hydrate him well and be careful what you feed him, if he feels like eating.
Poor little guy - he's doing what he needs to do - resting.
Hang in there, mom. Hope he'll feel better soon!
Dawn
He's coming down with something. He's doing the right thing - resting when he feels like it. Encourage that. Let him watch TV or anything else quiet - he may doze off during a show, and that's great.
Hydrate him - water, but also jello and popsicles work too. Also watery foods like watermelon and cucumbers. If he gets bad diarrhea, you'll have to cut back on the fruit.
Let him eat what he wants, but BRAT diet is best for diarrhea - bananas, rice, applesauce, toast (or a little turkey). Cut back milk and fruit/veggies until the diarrhea passes. If his tummy is okay and you think he can handle a little cheese, that helps with diarrhea but not if the tummy can't digest it. Make sure it's really cheese, not processed cheese food.
If he has a slight fever, leave him alone and don't treat it. The fever is the sign that the body is fighting the illness or infection. If it gets high and he's miserable, then bring it down with tylenol or a lukewarm bath. And don't overdress him.
He could be getting ready for a growth spurt.
Both of my kids ate very little and slept a lot just prior to sprouting up. It got to where I could read exactly what was coming.
They weren't sick, it was just their little bodies adjusting. Within a few days, they were more energetic than ever and eating everything in sight.
Where I live, it gets cold and dark very early this time of year. My kids were like little hybernating cubs. They were ready for bath, dinner and bed early.
My 17 year old is still that way.
When he tells me he's not hungry and just wants to sleep, I know I'm going to have to buy new clothes and shoes because he will be bigger in two weeks. He's way over 6 feet tall and wears size 13 shoes. He's not done growing yet.
Your son could be ill, or, he could be experiencing one of many growth phases to come.
Keep him hydrated. Check his temp. If he's tired, let him sleep.
Just my opinion.
He had diarrhea ? Of course he is sick. Maybe he has tummy ache as well. I always feel my 2.5 year old is dull, less active right before he comes down with something. That's my first clue before he shows actual signs of illness - that he is just not himself.
Just let him rest , keep him hydrated. If he develops any other symptoms , you can decide if you need to take him to the doctor or not.
He seems sick.
Let his sleep whenever he needs to.
And for as long as he needs to.
My son is like that when he is sick.
I let him sleep. And I don't wake him. And I monitor him consistently and take his temperature regularly. Just in case.
Just talk to him and ask him how he feels.
And/or take him to the Doctor.
There are colds/flu going around now.
It is the season for colds/flu etc.
He is sick and feeling like the bottom of the bird cage!!!
