![]() It can be bought in food stores or drug stores. You can use Pedialyte or the store brand of ORS. ORS is a special fluid that can help your child stay hydrated.If you don't have ORS, use formula until you can get some. If vomits formula more than once, offer ORS for 8 hours. ![]() If vomits once, give half the regular amount of formula every 1 to 2 hours.Formula Fed Babies - May Give Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) for 8 Hours:.Here is some care advice that should help.The good news is that stomach illnesses last only a short time.Vomiting is the body's way of protecting the lower gut.Most vomiting is caused by a viral infection of the stomach.See Care Advice while waiting to discuss with doctor. All other infants (age less than 1 year) with vomiting.You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent.Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen. Examples are sickle cell disease, HIV, cancer, organ transplant, taking oral steroids. Severe vomiting (vomits everything) more than 8 hours while getting Pedialyte (or breastmilk).Vomited 3 or more times and also has diarrhea.Age less than 12 weeks old with vomiting 2 or more times.Exception: stomach pain or crying just before vomiting is quite common. No urine in over 8 hours, dark urine, very dry mouth and no tears. ![]() You think your child has a life-threatening emergency.When to Call for Vomiting (0-12 Months) Call 911 Now Ask your doctor to teach you how to do this test. Count the seconds it takes for the nail to turn pink again. First, press on the thumbnail and make it pale. Slow blood refill test: Longer than 2 seconds.Inside of the mouth and tongue are very dry.The urine is dark yellow and has not passed any in over 8 hours.Your child may have dehydration if not drinking much fluid and:.Dehydration is a reason to see a doctor right away.Vomiting with watery diarrhea is the most common cause of dehydration.Dehydration means the body has lost too much water. The main risk of vomiting is dehydration. ![]()
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