Worried my baby will be dehydrated

amother

OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:44 pm

My baby is not feeling well and has refused to take anything into her mouth since about 4:45 in the afternoon.

She just went to sleep still refusing a bottle. She never wakes up in middle of the night and I’m so worried she’ll be dehydrated Sad

Anything I can do?

ETA baby is 11 months old

amother

Snowdrop ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:45 pm

You can give her milk in a syringe.

amother

Opal

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:45 pm

How old is she? If she is over a year you can give her pedyalite through a medicine dropper. I did this with my baby, every 5 minutes I gave her 5 ml.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:46 pm

amother Snowdrop wrote:

You can give her milk in a syringe.

I tried giving it to her with a spoon; she wouldn’t have any of it. She definitely wouldn’t trust the syringe bc she hates motrin Sad

But either way it’s too late now. She’s sleeping already and I’m so worried

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:47 pm

amother Opal wrote:

How old is she? If she is over a year you can give her pedyalite through a medicine dropper. I did this with my baby, every 5 minutes I gave her 5 ml.

That’s a great idea but I don’t have that and she’s sleeping

amother

↑ Snowdrop ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:47 pm

Just keep the room cool. She's unlikely to dehydrate overnight.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:48 pm

amother Snowdrop wrote:

Just keep the room cool. She's unlikely to dehydrate overnight.

Even if she’s feverish?

amother

Amethyst

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:50 pm

Have you given pain meds?

When my baby did that especially it was after being in a baby carrier for hours because I took her with me to a chasuna, I forced fed her with a syringe. I can't remember if I used pumped milk or water. I was really worried. I think her diaper was also very dry.

amother

↑ OP

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:50 pm

amother Amethyst wrote:

Yes I gave her Motrin 2 hours ago.

Didn’t help with the eating

amother

↑ Snowdrop ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:52 pm

amother OP wrote:

Even if she’s feverish?

Yes. Keep her cool and light. You can sponge her face to help keep her cool.

Dehydration becomes a problem if it's a long illness or there's diarrhea or vomiting. Or for a newborn.

You can also see if she'll drink water from a cup. Small amounts of water are safe at this age.

amother

Chocolate

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:03 pm

Would she take a bottle in her sleep? Sometimes they're less resistant once they're asleep

amother

Grape

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:21 pm

She’ll be fine. What time does she wake up in the morning? 7:30? How many hours does she usually sleep at night? 10-12? She’s not going to dehydrate just from a few extra hours.

tweety1

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:23 pm

Give her Gatorade or powerade. It's better tasting than pedialyte and equally effective. My pediatrician gave me this idea.

MH25

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 9:42 am

last week my baby was throwing up and had to go to the emergency room for fluids.
I went to the doctor a few times to make sure she is not dehydrated.

giftedmom

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 9:52 am

Pedialite in a syringe force it if needed. And ice cream or iced is a good idea.

amother

↑ Snowdrop

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 9:57 am

MH25 wrote:

last week my baby was throwing up and had to go to the emergency room for fluids.
I went to the doctor a few times to make sure she is not dehydrated.

If there's vomiting or diarrhea, the risk of deydration shoots up. Without them, it's a pretty small risk.

Brit in Israel

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 10:30 am

My Dr recommends 7up or sprite mixed with water, syringe a few cc in the mouth every couple of minutes even if they are sleeping give it a try. If they are willing they can sip it from a cup
I've used it on my kids, on my self and have heard from others who have tried it how amazing it was for them.

amother

IndianRed

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 10:53 am

I give my toddlers ices when I’m worried about dehydration. Ideally Gatorade ones, but even just regular ones to keep them hydrated.

amother

Mintgreen

Mon, Jul 29 2024, 10:55 am

Put a syringe of pedialite in the cheek. It helps them swallow and keep it in. Give a colder bath. Not freezing just not hot. Check if she is having less wet diapers. If so then call your doctor