Can A 6 Month Old Have Pedialyte
Camila Farah
Although pedialyte is safe in moderation you shouldn t take the dosage lightly.
When lo was 6 months old she had surgery and was only allowed to have pedialyte between midnight 5am before surgery. Pedialyte is generally considered safe for children over the age of 1 when properly mixed stored in the refrigerator and consumed or discarded within 48 hours. Most 10 months old if they were exclusively breastfed would take 3 4 bottles a day 7 8 ounces per bottle to give you a range. Pedialyte is great for short term 24 hours hydration for children.
Pedialyte helps restore hydration nutrients and electrolytes in infants and children of all ages. Keep an eye out on other signs of dehydration and watch for severe symptoms that may indicate a larger problem. At six months old your baby can generally tolerate about six tablespoons of pedialyte per hour as long as they can keep liquids down. If you re not sure how much pedialyte to give your 6 month old contact your pediatrician for further guidance.
Said to give him a tbs of pedialyte every so often to keep him hyrdated i agree with this becaue my doctor told me the same thing but with a cold and milk is thick like the snot going down his trought so you might ask you doctor is there anything you can give him to help thin out the snot running down his trought. A 6 month old of average weight can be given 2 5 to 3 ounces of pedialyte per hour. A general guide is what your child takes normally at this age. This happened to my daughter.
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You should always consult your pediatrician before giving a baby under 1 year pedialyte. If your baby vomits wait one hour before attempting to give them any more fluids. However be careful not to give too much pedalite as it can have the reverse affect and make the diarrhea worse. Quoting succubus666 when my son had hand foot mouth disease at 6 months my dr.
It should only be given to children. So yes it is safe and ok to give this young but i would only give it if he is showing signs of dehydration.
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