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by Dr. Devyn Kilback Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Don't give medicines for vomiting unless your doctor recommends it. When your child stops vomiting, you can offer small amounts of solid foods, such as toast, crackers, rice, or mashed potatoes. Yogurt, fruits, vegetables, and lean meat, like chicken, are also OK.

What food should be given when child is vomiting?

Don't give them solid foods for about eight hours once they've started vomiting. Clear liquids only. Give babies Pedialyte and older kids should drink sports drinks and just small amounts at a time. Once they can hold food down, give them things like yogurt, bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast.

What helps a child stop vomiting?

Most cases of vomiting respond well to gentle care at home. What's important is that your child stays hydrated and drinks plenty of fluids. Breast milk, formula, oral rehydration solution are all suitable, but avoid offering drinks that contain a lot of sugar.

What home remedy is good for a child's upset stomach and vomiting?

Home remedies for your child's upset stomachpopsicles.broth.ginger ale.nonsugary electrolyte beverages (such as Pedialyte)

What can I give my 4 year old for throwing up?

For the first twenty-four hours or so of any illness that causes vomiting, keep your child off solid foods, and encourage her to suck or drink small amounts of electrolyte solution (ask your pediatrician which one), clear fluids such as water, sugar water (1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] sugar in 4 ounces [120 ml] of water), ...

When should you take a child to the hospital for vomiting?

Call Your Doctor If:Vomits clear fluids for more than 8 hours.Vomiting lasts more than 24 hours.Blood or bile (green color) in the vomit.Stomach pain present even when not vomiting.Dehydration suspected (no urine in over 8 hours, dark urine, very dry mouth, and no tears)You think your child needs to be seen.More items...•

Which medicine can stop vomiting?

Bismuth subsalicylate(2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol). This medicine may help treat some types of nausea and vomiting, such as from gastroenteritis (stomach flu). It's also used for upset stomach and as an antidiarrheal (medicine to treat diarrhea). Antihistamines.

How do I stop my child from throwing up at night?

Give your child sips of water to help them stay hydrated after vomiting. For a younger child or baby, you may be able to get them to drink a rehydration solution like Pedialyte. This can be especially helpful for babies who have vomiting or diarrhea lasting longer than overnight.

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