Tips to soothe a sick toddler! 2.Doctor her diet.- If anyone tells you to “starve a cold, feed a fever,” don’t listen. Childhood illnesses call for a nutritious diet — just adjust your tot’s meals to suit her appetite. If she’s willing to eat (don’t force it), give her whatever nutritious foods she’s hungry for. Pancakes for supper? Fine. Getting plenty of fluids (even via tiny sips throughout the day) is also important and is especially restorative if your sick toddler has a fever, cold, flu, or bronchitis. Serve foods with a high water content, like chicken soup or broths, applesauce, or small pieces of ripe cantaloupe or watermelon, too. If she’s throwing up a lot or has persistent diarrhea, give her an oral rehydration solution, like Pedialyte or clear liquids. For sore throats, a frozen fruit-juice bar can soothe the scratchiness. Call your child’s doctor if your child goes without eating or drinking anything for 24 hours. #AdalynnsMama
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 23:41:35 +0000