Guest guest Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 My new pediatricion told me to give Madison pedialyte for the throwing up and said you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost. In a 1 qt pitcher use 1/2 juice ( anything but apple, apple causes diarrhea) and 1/2 water with a teaspoon of salt. the salt is the electrolyte part ( the sodium). I DID NOT KNOW THAT God Bless, Robin Wife to Pup for 15 years Mommy to- and (twin boys, 8 years) and Daughter Madison- age 5 1/2 and new Mommy to- Emerson Roger born July 28, 2004 at 4:11 am 8lbs 7 oz, 20 1/2 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 I would be very careful about homemade fluid replacement recipes with kids - the one your Dr gave you has salt but not sugar. In our protocols, we have homemade fluid replacements for adults that are similar to your recipe, but they have sugar and salt in them, both important for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. In a pinch, I am sure the recipe is better than some things - like plain water which people don't realize can be harmful to the balance when suffering from diarrhea/vomiting... Gatorade is probably one of the better over the counter things, but in the middle of the night, clear pop with the bubbles stirred out of it or 1/2 strength clear fruit juice, chicken broth, popsicles, etc will do too.. Most kids HATE pedialyte, even when diluted. The preflavoured kind goes down a bit better, but the best pedialyte product I have seen are the pedialyte popsicles. Kids seem to like them. Can be hard to find tho... Just my 2 cents! Z RN EDC Nov 10 WLS May 03 -- In OSSG-pregnant , " " <michelle_ack@y...> wrote: > -My kids would never take pedialyte.....my MD suggested watered down > gatorade....they especially liked grape. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 juice has lots of sugar in it... aka mom2ben99 (jennilee75@...) Kay Independent Beauty Consultant http://www.marykay.com/koopmans I have all your summer care needs...tanning lotion, sunblock, even sunblock for your lips, get yours today! Re: Homemade Pedialyte Recipe I would be very careful about homemade fluid replacement recipes with kids - the one your Dr gave you has salt but not sugar. In our protocols, we have homemade fluid replacements for adults that are similar to your recipe, but they have sugar and salt in them, both important for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. In a pinch, I am sure the recipe is better than some things - like plain water which people don't realize can be harmful to the balance when suffering from diarrhea/vomiting... Gatorade is probably one of the better over the counter things, but in the middle of the night, clear pop with the bubbles stirred out of it or 1/2 strength clear fruit juice, chicken broth, popsicles, etc will do too.. Most kids HATE pedialyte, even when diluted. The preflavoured kind goes down a bit better, but the best pedialyte product I have seen are the pedialyte popsicles. Kids seem to like them. Can be hard to find tho... Just my 2 cents! Z RN EDC Nov 10 WLS May 03 -- In OSSG-pregnant , " " <michelle_ack@y...> wrote: > -My kids would never take pedialyte.....my MD suggested watered down > gatorade....they especially liked grape. > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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