How Do You Treat A Vomiting Baby?
Many different illnesses can cause vomiting in babies and small children. Fortunately, nearly all episodes of vomiting are caused by self-limited infectious diseases, such as upper respiratory infections, viral infections of the digestive tract and other common childhood illnesses. A few causes of vomiting can be serious and may require prompt medical attention. All episodes of vomiting in newborns should be considered serious, regardless of cause, as newborns can become dangerously dehydrated very quickly. For all other cases of vomiting, home treatment and a little rest are generally all that is needed. Give your baby nothing to eat or drink for 30 minutes to one hour following an episode of vomiting in order to rest the stomach and prevent further irritation. Monitor your baby for signs of dehydration, such as less frequent urination, a strong odor or darker color to your baby’s urine, increased fussiness, lethargy, sunken fontanels, reduced tears when crying and a dry or sticky mou
