thread: Dr or wait it out?

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2005
    Blue Mountains
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    Yep, definitely doctor if he's not taking anything at all and is getting lethargic. Hope he feels better soon It's such a horrible feeling that hunger yet being so sick

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Nov 2004
    Chasing Daylight...
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    I'd take him to the Dr if I were you. Hope he's feeling much better real soon

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
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    first of all give him a feed asap, even if he vomits some of it up, some in his tummy is better than nothing

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Near the Snowies!
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    If he can't keep fluids down then I'd take him to the doctor, as you know babies can dehydrate so very quickly. Poor little man, hope he is feeling better soon

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Nov 2008
    Melbourne
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    I'd definately take him to the doctor, and personally I wouldn't be withholding any fluids or food if he wants it. Has been having wet nappies? 8 hours without urinating is dehydration, to make sure he is going you can fold up a tissue and put it in his nappy, that way you can see if he's gone just a little bit and not have to tear the nappy apart to see if there is a little bit in it. Also watch out for cold hands and feet, dry lips, dry mouth and general lethargy.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    8,986

    If he's been vomiting for longer than 24 hrs take him to the hospital.

    Poor little mite, I hope he gets better soon xx

  7. #7
    BellyBelly Member

    Nov 2009
    Qld
    367

    The best thing to do if offer bf as much as possible, having short frequent feeds will give him more fluid, and help keep him hydrated.