We dump baths altogether when gastro is around, showers one at a time.. there is just no way they will have a bath and not get the water in their mouths. I don't use Antibac products at all (but i know i'm in the minority) just hot water and soap.
The gut is still sensitive after the worst is over. When re-introducing foods giving rich food can irritate the gut, as can foods high in sugar. Fluids are great - ice blocks, jelly, hydrolite (not that I can ever get my kids to drink that - I struggle with it myself!). Then you start on what my Dr calls the 'white food' diet. Bananas, white bread, rice, pasta, noodles, plain crackers etc. Nothing too fibrous and no dairy (except breastmilk if your kid is still feeding). We stick with this diet for at least two days after the fluid day.
I find my kids can still get sore bottoms after the bug has gone if they've jumped into normal food too early.
Plus all that OCD cleaning stuff that everyone else has spoken about - so important to wash hands often, not only after toileting.
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