Diaper Swappers

erlyjo · 05-05-2012, 12:56 PM

He will stop playing, hunch over and grab his tummy and say "ow, ow, ow". What can I give him to help calm his tummy? He's also a VERY picky eater, which makes it hard. All he wants is milk, but I'm not sure that's the best thing to give s kid with a belly ache.

MDever · 05-05-2012, 01:01 PM

Is this your 2yo? When was the last time he had a bm? Any fever or tenderness when you touch the belly?

erlyjo · 05-05-2012, 01:11 PM

Yes, it's my little man. He's had diarrhea all day (several times already), no fever, and I can't really tell if his tummy is tender or not. He'll be fine for a while, playing like normal, then all the sudden he doubles over and starts crying. I'm just not sure what might be a good food to give him since he is really picky. I know there's probably not anything I can give him medicine-wise to help, but I want to help him feel better! Poor baby...

MDever · 05-05-2012, 01:16 PM

I would skip the milk until the loose stool stops. Poor guys sounds like he has a bug for sure. Will he lick a popsicle?

erlyjo · 05-05-2012, 01:18 PM

I'll try. He usually doesn't like how cold they are, but maybe he'll go for it today. It's pretty hot out.

EmilytheStrange · 05-05-2012, 01:19 PM

Sounds like how I've felt for the past few days. And nothing helps

I have been trying to stay hydrated, so make sure he's drinking. Milk is fine - it might help his bowels actually. Offer apple sauce, toast/pancakes, etc. but he might not have much of an appetite. I have eaten so little over the past 3 days.

My DD had horrible diarrhea the first day I was sick and fine since, so hopefully your LO will recover quickly like she did. She has had only a tiny appetite like me though.

MDever · 05-05-2012, 01:20 PM

Maybe a warmish bath? Sometimes they will relax in the water. Just beware of poopy surprises in the tub sometimes it works too well kwim

Buxterboo · 05-05-2012, 03:15 PM

Maybe some gatoraid (tastes good and will keep him hydrated). I don't know if it is recommend for kids, but maybe ask a pharmacist if he can have something like mylanta. I know they make kids anti diarrhea medicine (ask pharmacist).
Good luck, I hope he feels better soon

erlyjo · 05-05-2012, 04:44 PM

Well, after an almost 4 hour nap, he woke up with a fever of 101.5.

05-05-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
erlyjo Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CO Posts: 1,788 Ratings: 60 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	My DS has a tummy ache :( He will stop playing, hunch over and grab his tummy and say "ow, ow, ow". What can I give him to help calm his tummy? He's also a VERY picky eater, which makes it hard. All he wants is milk, but I'm not sure that's the best thing to give s kid with a belly ache. __________________ Erica, Catholic homeschooling mama of 4 sweet kiddos! If I owe you feedback, please let me know!

05-05-2012, 01:01 PM	#2
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,332 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My DS has a tummy ache :( Is this your 2yo? When was the last time he had a bm? Any fever or tenderness when you touch the belly? __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.

05-05-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
erlyjo Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CO Posts: 1,788 Ratings: 60 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Yes, it's my little man. He's had diarrhea all day (several times already), no fever, and I can't really tell if his tummy is tender or not. He'll be fine for a while, playing like normal, then all the sudden he doubles over and starts crying. I'm just not sure what might be a good food to give him since he is really picky. I know there's probably not anything I can give him medicine-wise to help, but I want to help him feel better! Poor baby... __________________ Erica, Catholic homeschooling mama of 4 sweet kiddos! If I owe you feedback, please let me know!

05-05-2012, 01:16 PM	#4
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,332 Ratings: 33 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My DS has a tummy ache :( I would skip the milk until the loose stool stops. Poor guys sounds like he has a bug for sure. Will he lick a popsicle? __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.

05-05-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
erlyjo Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CO Posts: 1,788 Ratings: 60 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I'll try. He usually doesn't like how cold they are, but maybe he'll go for it today. It's pretty hot out. __________________ Erica, Catholic homeschooling mama of 4 sweet kiddos! If I owe you feedback, please let me know!