What else can I do for my 8 month old's tummy bug and teething?

Darkskies94

Hey team,

My 8-month-old caught his first tummy bug and ended up in the hospital yesterday. We were there for over 7 hours, and just as we were getting discharged, my partner threw up everywhere—so now she’s got it too.

My question is, besides keeping his fluids up and using Pamol or ibuprofen, is there anything else we can try to help him feel better? He’s also teething right now, which is adding to the struggle.

We’re now on our third day in the hospital.

Frostedbyte8

Not sure for the baby... but when our Fam gets taken out by Nora or some other terrible virus I was told that swishing an electrolyte mixture in your mouth... and spit it out between vomiting... is good because you will absorb some electrolytes... without triggering nausea... with fluid in your stomach.

KevTheRev

There’s nothing quite like seeing our little one feel better when they’re unwell. For our 8 month old, we’ve found a cozy little companion a warmie that you heat up and holds them close. It’s been such a comfort, and seeing our baby’s relief brings us so much joy.