Symptoms of gastroenteritis in babies

Baby health and well-being

Gastroenteritis (commonly called a stomach bug) is an inflammation of the stomach and intestine. How to detect and treat it when it occurs in a baby?

Usually not serious, gastroenteritis is caused by a virus or bacteria.
If your baby has a fever, is vomiting, and seems tired, or has acute diarrhea and abdominal pain, it may be a stomach bug.
The main risk for your child is dehydration, which is why you need to give them something to drink very frequently and in small doses.
You can also use oral rehydration packets diluted in low mineralized water.
If symptoms persist for more than five days, see your doctor.

UGH... I woke up at 3am and had to run to the bathroom to throw up.. haven't had any pregnancy sickness for weeks! I watched my niece over the weekend and she passed me and baby a gnarly stomach bug. I haven't been able to keep ANYTHING down including water practically all day! It's been 2 hours since I last was sick tho, fingers crossed! Send positive thoughts for me and baby boy, please! We could really use em ATM!

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