HELPING YOUR CHILD RECOVER FROM DIARRHOEA AND SICKNESS

  1. Give small sips of water or diluted juice, frequently at first.

  2. Gradually give more fluids, as your child is able to keep the drinks down. Once able they should be allowed to drink their normal amount of drinks.

  3. If you are breast feeding your child, continue doing so, but give shorter more frequent feeds than normal. Small amounts of clear fluids should also be given between feeds.

  4. You should not give your child milk or milk products or solid food for 24 hours. Should the diarrhoea and sickness continue after 24 hours, contact your GP or Health Visitor for further advice.

DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILD ANY ANTI-DIARRHOEA OR ANTI-SICKNESS MEDICATIONS UNLESS ADVISED TO DO SO BY YOUR DOCTOR.