DS just threw up (first time ever) - what do I do?

[redheadbaker]

DS just woke up for his afternoon nap. FI got him out of his crib and brought him into the living room, and DS threw up.

He's been acting normally all day, acting normally now, has no fever, normal stool.

Should I do anything? Clear liquids only? BRAT diet? Or since he's acting normal, give him his normal dinner (was planning on chicken pot pie)?

[karinothing]

I think sometimes kids just throw up. I wouldn't do anything unless it gets to the point where he can't keep anything down.

[drloretta]

I'd give him small amounts of liquid and see how he handles it. If he does OK with that, I'd just increase amounts and try some basic foods (crackers, etc) and go from there. If he throws up, keep up with liquids until things calm down.

[redheadbaker]

Thanks!

[Here]

Around that age, some kids will make themselves throw up. If he seems fine, I wouldn't do anything differently. Don't overreact, since if he is making himself throw up that can encourage more throw ups to get attention.

[redheadbaker]

Jan 13, 2013 16:44:05 GMT -5 Here said:

Around that age, some kids will make themselves throw up. If he seems fine, I wouldn't do anything differently. Don't overreact, since if he is making himself throw up that can encourage more throw ups to get attention.

OMG, if he does that, I'm putting him up for adoption. I cannot handle vomit. Not even on TV.

[redheadbaker]

I gave him a little water about 15 minutes ago, it's stayed down.

[GailGoldie]

Jan 13, 2013 16:07:12 GMT -5 drloretta said:

I'd give him small amounts of liquid and see how he handles it. If he does OK with that, I'd just increase amounts and try some basic foods (crackers, etc) and go from there. If he throws up, keep up with liquids until things calm down.

this. sometimes kids just puke and aren't really sick - it happens. But if he's sick you'll know it.. he wont' be able to keep much down - so you'll want to slowly get fluids into him to avoid dehydration which is the biggest worry with a stomach bug.

[drloretta]

Jan 13, 2013 16:46:45 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Jan 13, 2013 16:44:05 GMT -5 Here said:

Around that age, some kids will make themselves throw up. If he seems fine, I wouldn't do anything differently. Don't overreact, since if he is making himself throw up that can encourage more throw ups to get attention.

OMG, if he does that, I'm putting him up for adoption. I cannot handle vomit. Not even on TV.

You may want to rethink your wording